3D pens - why they are needed and how they differ

No one is surprised by 3D-pens, they are already quite common and familiar to many. Although many consider them to be exclusively children's toys, this is not entirely true. Of course, they are not large in size and do not print anything themselves - this is a tool for manual labor, which looks undignified in comparison with 3D printers, but - if you look closely, this toy is not only for children - even an adult can deliver a lot of pleasure. Let's try to figure out what kind of animal it is - a 3D pen, and why it can be useful at all.

The prices in the article are approximate, given for comparison, they can vary both upwards and downwards.

3D pen MyRiwell Pen without display

One of the most inexpensive 3D pens, only 3900r, which can be an excellent tool for a creative person, or an excellent gift for a child. The handle allows you to draw ABS-plastic three-dimensional shapes directly in the air, or to create separate parts on the plane, and then connect them into three-dimensional objects. Yes, any 3D pen can be used as a glue gun to hold small parts in various miniature hand assemblies.

Available in different colors.

This is the simplest model without a display, but it also has the ability to adjust the flow of plastic, and after five minutes of inactivity, it automatically turns off, which ensures greater safety.

This 3D pen weighs only 130 grams and is powered by a 12 V power adapter. Using the pen is simple and will not be a problem even for a beginner.
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A good addition to this pen will be a set of plastic in 12 different colors .

3D pen with Myriwell LCD display

The 3D-pen Myriwell RP100B with LCD display is the next step in the development of the Myriwell Pen. It differs from the younger model by having a display that displays the mode and the ability to draw not only ABS, but also PLA. The difference in price is small - it costs 4500r.

The ability to work with PLA provides a wide field for creativity in decorating various objects with three-dimensional patterns, this plastic is particularly well kept on the fabric.

3D pen Funtastique ONE

The handle is similar to the previous one - the same two materials, ABS and PLA, the same adjustable plastic feed rate and temperature. The main differences are the informative and well-readable OLED display and soft touch plastic cover. It is worth 4900r. It weighs only 50 grams.


Pleasant to the touch coating, light weight and comfortable shape allow you to work with this pen without getting tired for a long time.

3D pen da Vinci 3D Pen

da Vinci 3D Pen - the most simple 3D pen designed specifically for PLA printing does not work with other plastics. The pen was developed by the manufacturer of the eponymous 3D printer da Vinci, known for its high-quality products. On the case there is no display and other distracting details, two buttons are responsible for adjusting the speed of work. XYZprinting branded orange case, the same as their da Vinci printers. Cost - 5500r, but now you can buy cheaper .


Includes 6 packs of plastic in various colors, 12 meters each. The handle is light (70g), compact and easy to use.

3D pen 3doodler 2.0

3Doodler is the most famous brand of 3D pens, which already has some history in this young industry. As befits the founder of the direction, it is being improved - compared to the first model, the second 3doodler has become thinner and lighter, much more convenient to use. Convenient and miniature metal housing version 2.0 - the top of the design for devices of this type. The cost of its 9900r.

The second model is equipped with an advanced extruder that provides a more even and stable thickness of the lines.

A large humming fan disappeared from the case, and in terms of power consumption, the new model is two times more economical than the previous one. Thanks to manual temperature control, this pen can now be printed using different types of plastic - both ABS and PLA.

3Doodler has a large community of users who create and lay out free access to hundreds of stencils for self-fabricating various products - you just need to circle the lines with a 3D pen, and then use the same to combine the resulting flat parts into a volumetric object.

Creopop 3D Pen

Creopop is the first 3D pen based on photopolymerization technology. It has no heating elements and the material leaving it does not have a high temperature, which excludes the possibility of burns and inhalation of evaporating plastic. Ideal for use by children, and not only.

Plastic polymerizes under the influence of ultraviolet. A cartridge with a liquid polymer is inserted into the handle - no more filament threads protruding from the 3D pens will restrain movement in the process of creativity.

In addition, there are no wires at all: due to the absence of heating in the working process of this 3D pen, its power consumption is low enough to work from the internal battery.



Photopolymerization has long been used in industrial 3D printing - stereolithography, but this is the first time that such a compact device has been implemented.

The properties of the materials used make it possible to get a very impressive result.

The cost of Creopop is now about 12,900 rubles, and polymer cartridges will cost about 1,700 for a set of three pieces.

Creopop users also have a very impressive community of users who create and lay out stencils for free access, and manufacturers also contribute to the common cause.

In addition - with this pen, unlike others, you can draw a stencil without printing it out - right across the screen of the tablet, without any harm to the device.

3D pens are not just a children's toy, it is a tool for entertainment and creativity, and quite adult people too.

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