The 3D printed surprise

17/09/2026

💙 SUPPORT • AWARENESS • EDUCATE 💙
This is probably one of the most meaningful little projects I’ve worked on.
After recently losing my mum, I wanted to turn some of what we’ve been through into something positive. Mum lived with diabetes and kidney problems and spent time on dialysis, so raising awareness for these conditions has become especially important to me.
I’ve created this range of Awareness Can Holders with one simple idea — change the ribbon colour to represent a cause that means something to you. Whether you’re supporting someone, remembering someone, going through it yourself, or simply helping raise awareness, hopefully these designs can start a few conversations. ❤️
They’ll be available in three sizes:
12 oz / 330 ml Standard • 12 oz / 330 ml Skinny • 16.9 oz / 500 ml
And most importantly… the digital files will be completely FREE FOR EVERYONE. 🙌
No paid membership required.
💙 Blue for diabetes awareness
💚 Green for kidney disease / dialysis awareness
🩷 Pink for breast cancer awareness
…and simply change the ribbon colour to support the cause that matters to you.
For any physical versions that I personally sell, I’ll also be donating a percentage of the proceeds to local charities and organisations supporting people affected by these conditions.
This one started because of my mum, but I really hope it can mean something to lots of other people and families too.
Different colours. Different causes. Same message.
Support. Awareness. Educate. 💙
Free files will be available here:
https://www.patreon.com/the3dprintedsurprise?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator⁠�
⚠️ Digital files are for personal use only and must not be shared, redistributed or resold. The original model is by animuL67 and all users must follow animuL67’s current terms and licensing requirements.
DialysisAwareness BreastCancerAwareness 3DPrinted SupportAwarenessEducate The3DPrintedSurprise

17/09/2026

💙 SUPPORT • AWARENESS • EDUCATE 💙
This is probably one of the most meaningful little projects I’ve worked on.
After recently losing my mum, I wanted to turn some of what we’ve been through into something positive. Mum lived with diabetes and kidney problems and spent time on dialysis, so raising awareness for these conditions has become especially important to me.
I’ve created this range of Awareness Can Holders with one simple idea — change the ribbon colour to represent a cause that means something to you. Whether you’re supporting someone, remembering someone, going through it yourself, or simply helping raise awareness, hopefully these designs can start a few conversations. ❤️
They’ll be available in three sizes:
12 oz / 330 ml Standard • 12 oz / 330 ml Skinny • 16.9 oz / 500 ml
And most importantly… the digital files will be completely FREE FOR EVERYONE. 🙌
No paid membership required.
💙 Blue for diabetes awareness
💚 Green for kidney disease / dialysis awareness
🩷 Pink for breast cancer awareness
…and simply change the ribbon colour to support the cause that matters to you.
For any physical versions that I personally sell, I’ll also be donating a percentage of the proceeds to local charities and organisations supporting people affected by these conditions.
This one started because of my mum, but I really hope it can mean something to lots of other people and families too.
Different colours. Different causes. Same message.
Support. Awareness. Educate. 💙
Free files will be available here:
https://www.patreon.com/the3dprintedsurprise?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator⁠�
⚠️ Digital files are for personal use only and must not be shared, redistributed or resold. The original model is by animuL67 and all users must follow animuL67’s current terms and licensing requirements.

09/09/2026

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09/09/2026

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05/09/2026

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01/09/2026

A Small Personal Update ❤️
I just wanted to give everyone a quick personal update and explain why I may be a little quieter than usual over the next couple of weeks.
Sadly, my mum passed away on Friday 28th. It has completely turned my world upside down. She wasn’t only my mum, she was also my best friend and a huge part of my everyday life, so at the moment I’m simply trying to process everything and be there for my family.
My partner Stacey and the kids have been incredible, and right now my priority has to be spending time with them, supporting each other and taking things one day at a time.
My mum was also a huge supporter of my 3D printing journey. What started as a hobby gradually became something I wanted to take more seriously, and when I told her that, she went out and bought me a new printer to help me keep pushing forward. That support meant a lot to me, and it means even more now.
Because of that, I know I’ll definitely be carrying on, making her proud and continuing to build this into something special. I’ve already got plenty of fun ideas in my head and some new designs in the works for when I’m ready to properly get back into creating.
I’m not disappearing, and I’ll still be checking in, answering messages and working on things when I feel able to, but new designs, test prints and releases may be a little slower than normal for a short while.
I’ve always tried to stay consistent and give as much as I can to this community, so I didn’t want to suddenly become less active without explaining why.
Thank you genuinely for your patience, understanding and continued support. It means a great deal to me, especially at the moment.
I’ll be back creating properly when I’m ready — and when I am, I’ll be doing it with even more reason to keep going. ❤️
— David
The 3D Printed Surprise

26/08/2026

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