3D printing is the process of bringing a digitally designed object into the real world.
You can print 3D objects of your own through the CPEN Libraries CreateSpace! All 3D prints are provided free of charge.
Ready to print?
Visit the CreateSpace to submit your 3D print in person, or follow the directions below:
- Download the 3D print submission form.
- Fill out the form completely.
- Name your print file as "ObjectName_Color" (ex. Eagle_Silver, FlagStamp_LightBlue)
- Email your .stl or .obj file and the completed form to CreateSpacePEN@usmc-mccs.org.
CreateSpace 3D Printing Policy
- Each submission must take less than 4 hours to print.
- Please allow up to two weeks for us to print your submission.
- We will hold your print for up to one month. Afterward, the print will become the property of the CreateSpace.
- The CreateSpace is intended for hobbyist and prototyping purposes only. Mass production of goods cannot be supported.
- The CreateSpace staff has the right to decline submissions based on the CPEN Library Code of Conduct. Printing weapons, firearms, inappropriate objects, etc. is strictly forbidden.
Want to see how it's done?
Visit us during Drop-In Hours to receive an introduction to 3D printing.
Questions?
Have a general question about 3D printing? Send all inquiries via email to CreateSpacePEN@usmc-mccs.org, and we'll be happy to answer them.
