Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Parametric printing plate generator for OpenSCAD is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by jasonwebb, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Parametric printing plate generator for OpenSCAD 3D printable model by jasonwebb

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Parametric printing plate generator for OpenSCAD

Source: Thingiverse by jasonwebb

The Parametric printing plate generator for OpenSCAD is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by jasonwebb. This is a very simple, but helpful OpenSCAD script that can be used to generate three types of printing plates based on 2D DXF designs. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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1,190 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-15 License: CC-BY · commercial OK 1 makes Category: Tools & Workshop

Tags: art, debossing, embossing, intaglio, openscad, printing, printmaking, relief, stencil

About this model

This is a very simple, but helpful OpenSCAD script that can be used to generate three types of printing plates based on 2D DXF designs. Essentially, this script extrudes a 2D design (loaded from an external DXF file of your choice) and either adds or subtracts it from a flat plane to give an effect not unlike relief or intaglio work. You can take these plates and use them for embossings, debossings, stenciling and possibly even ink printing! I created this script to make it easier for undergraduate printmaking students at my university to explore 3D printing in their work, and to gain some experience with digital fabircation. You can see more plates and prints made using this script at: NOTE: I am not an experienced printmaker, so I may not have gotten all of the terms correct here!

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Parametric printing plate generator for OpenSCAD is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by jasonwebb.
Who made this model?: Designed by jasonwebb, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.