https://wiki.slq.qld.gov.au/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:43:34 +0000 FeedCreator 1.8 https://wiki.slq.qld.gov.au/lib/tpl/mikio/images/favicon.ico https://wiki.slq.qld.gov.au/ https://wiki.slq.qld.gov.au/doku.php?id=digital_literacy:technology_resources:3doodler:start&rev=1628806426&do=diff <h1 class="sectionedit1" id="doodler">3Doodler</h1> <div class="level1"> <p> <img src="https://wiki.slq.qld.gov.au/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=digital_literacy:technology_resources:3doodler:3doodler.jpg" class="medialeft" align="left" alt="" />The &#039;3Doodler Create&#039; is a 3D printing pen, which allows anyone to start designing and creating in 3D. </p> <p> It works something like a hot glue gun. Switch on the 3Doodler and allow it to preheat, then feed in a tube of plastic filament. The heated plastic extrudes as you draw and then dries and hardens within seconds, forming a permanent 3D sculpture. It’s that easy to start creating! </p> <div class="table sectionedit2"><table class="inline"> <tr class="row0"> <td class="col0"> <strong>Recommended Ages</strong> </td><td class="col1"> Year 3 to Year 6 (ages 9 to 12) </td> </tr> <tr class="row1"> <td class="col0"> <strong>Product Cost</strong> </td><td class="col1"> 3Doodler Starter Pack $200-$220<br/> Additional Plastics Pack $20-$40 </td> </tr> <tr class="row2"> <td class="col0"> <strong>Where to Purchase</strong> </td><td class="col1 leftalign"> Some Arts and Craft stores such as <a href="https://www.eckersleys.com.au/" class="urlextern" target="_tab" title="https://www.eckersleys.com.au/" rel="ugc nofollow noopener">Eckersley&#039;s Art &amp; Craft</a> </td> </tr> </table></div> <!-- EDIT{&quot;target&quot;:&quot;table&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hid&quot;:&quot;table&quot;,&quot;secid&quot;:2,&quot;range&quot;:&quot;482-753&quot;} --> </div> <!-- EDIT{&quot;target&quot;:&quot;plugin_include_start_noredirect&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;digital_literacy:clippings&quot;,&quot;secid&quot;:3,&quot;range&quot;:&quot;0-&quot;} --><div class="plugin_include_content plugin_include__digital_literacy:clippings"> <h3 id="loanable_kits">Loanable Kits</h3> <div class="level3"> <p> State Library does not have kits of this item available for loan to libraries. </p> </div> <!-- EDIT{&quot;target&quot;:&quot;plugin_include_editbtn&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Loanable Kits&quot;,&quot;secid&quot;:5,&quot;range&quot;:&quot;0-&quot;} --><!-- EDIT{&quot;target&quot;:&quot;plugin_include_end&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;digital_literacy:clippings&quot;,&quot;secid&quot;:4,&quot;range&quot;:&quot;0-&quot;} --></div> <div class="level1"> </div> <!-- EDIT{&quot;target&quot;:&quot;section&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;3Doodler&quot;,&quot;hid&quot;:&quot;doodler&quot;,&quot;codeblockOffset&quot;:0,&quot;secid&quot;:1,&quot;range&quot;:&quot;1-809&quot;} --> <h2 class="sectionedit6" id="resources">Resources</h2> <div class="level2"> <ul> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> <a href="https://learn.the3doodler.com/getting-started/hottips/" class="urlextern" target="_tab" title="https://learn.the3doodler.com/getting-started/hottips/" rel="ugc nofollow noopener">Hot Tips &amp; Ideas</a></div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> <a href="http://edu.the3doodler.com/curriculum/" class="urlextern" target="_tab" title="http://edu.the3doodler.com/curriculum/" rel="ugc nofollow noopener">Curriculum Ideas</a></div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> <a href="https://learn.the3doodler.com/resources/" class="urlextern" target="_tab" title="https://learn.the3doodler.com/resources/" rel="ugc nofollow noopener">Project Ideas</a></div> </li> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> <a href="https://the3doodler.com/videos/" class="urlextern" target="_tab" title="https://the3doodler.com/videos/" rel="ugc nofollow noopener">Additional Video Resources</a></div> </li> </ul> </div> <!-- EDIT{&quot;target&quot;:&quot;section&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Resources&quot;,&quot;hid&quot;:&quot;resources&quot;,&quot;codeblockOffset&quot;:0,&quot;secid&quot;:6,&quot;range&quot;:&quot;810-1104&quot;} --> <h2 class="sectionedit7" id="tips">Tips</h2> <div class="level2"> </div> <h3 id="tips_from_the_public_library_of_mount_vernon_and_knox_county_usa">Tips from the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County (USA)</h3> <div class="level3"> </div> <h4 id="use_templates_whenever_you_can">Use Templates Whenever You Can</h4> <div class="level4"> <p> You can get templates from the <a href="https://learn.the3doodler.com/getting-started/hottips/" class="urlextern" target="_tab" title="https://learn.the3doodler.com/getting-started/hottips/" rel="ugc nofollow noopener">hot tips</a> section of the 3Doodler website </p> </div> <h4 id="buy_some_type_of_mat">Buy Some Type of Mat</h4> <div class="level4"> <p> The 3Doodler actually sells a mat. You can also use a regular cutting mat that you purchase at your local craft store. The mat makes it easy to lift your project off when you are done. </p> </div> <h4 id="know_your_filament">Know Your Filament</h4> <div class="level4"> <p> There are 2 different types of filaments, ABS and PLA. 3Doodler has a good comparison chart to help you understand the differences. </p> </div> <h4 id="the_tip_of_your_3d_pen_is_like_a_soldering_iron">The Tip of Your 3D Pen is Like a Soldering Iron</h4> <div class="level4"> <p> You can make little pieces and then solder them together using the tip of your 3D pen. </p> </div> <h4 id="be_patient_and_start_small">Be Patient! And Start Small!</h4> <div class="level4"> <p> Your first time creating with a 3D pen will not be a masterpiece. It takes a while to learn how to keep a steady hand, how best to manipulate the pen and filament, etc. Start with a smaller project and work your way up. It can take a really long time to make a complete project, patience is key. </p> </div> <!-- EDIT{&quot;target&quot;:&quot;section&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Tips&quot;,&quot;hid&quot;:&quot;tips&quot;,&quot;codeblockOffset&quot;:0,&quot;secid&quot;:7,&quot;range&quot;:&quot;1105-&quot;} --> anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) digital_literacy:technology_resources:3doodler Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:13:46 +0000