Should it Be 3D Printed?

• ✓ Will it save me time to 3D print/scan this object?
• ✓ Will it save me money to 3D print/scan this object?
• ✓ Are multiple copies needed of this object?
• ✓ Does a model already exist online that I can download and use?
• ✓ Does this object need a high level of detail that may be hard to create traditionally?
• ✓ Will 3D printed materials be more reliable than traditional materials for the intended use of this object?
• ✓ Will this object be abused and may need replicas available?
• ✓ Do I need to copy a rare or fragile item and produce more?
• ✓ Do I need to replicate something I cannot purchase, such as a famous statue?
• ✓ Is this object organic, artistic, or have tricky complex features that may be easier to scan and print than sculpt, cast, or other?
• ✓ Is it complex enough that carving is the only other way I can imagine making this item? Would 3D printing be faster than carving it?
• ✓ Will 3D printing help me to avoid the use of potentially dangerous chemicals required in the traditional creation of this object?
• ✓ Will other individuals need a replica of this item (such as a scenic model)?
• ✓ Will this object need to be completely custom?
• ✓ Does it sound interesting – or just plain fun – to create this object by way of 3D printing/scanning?