How 3D Printing Geeks Reinvent Thanksgiving

Posted on Nov 24, 2014 by Juste Semetaite

Although the first American Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621, the last Thursday in November was officially declared a day of thanksgiving by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, hoping the new national holiday would help unite the nation during the hard times of the Civil War. Today's Thanksgiving celebration is synonymous with feasting, football and family and continues to be a day for Americans to come together around a table. Hence, freshening up the tradition and setting a modern holiday table can help make for a memorable meal and family time. What better way to jazz up your Thanksgiving table if not by adding a contemporary twist to the beautiful traditional table setting using unique 3D printed tableware items?

CENTERPIECE: Vase that will Amaze?

You don't need to spend a lot of money on a ready-made Thanksgiving centerpiece. A unique approach or a smart idea is enough to make your own decoration look exceptional. To feed the holiday spirit, you can choose from flowers, fruits, plants or candles - at the end, nothing beats homemade. Decorating any festive table with a bouquet of sorts has never turned out to be a bad idea, so we've browsed the marketplace to handpick the most conspicuous vase designs. You can go ahead and 3D print the centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table!

Vase Family by m_ubarevicius

Sequence Vase by Pumper

Tachyon Facet Vase by Platonik

Vase by djgeenen

Xylem by Eragatory

Geometric Herb Planter by Platonik

Gem Prism Planter by Platonik

CANDLES: Atmosphere, atmosphere, atmosphere

Candles are the essential tableware accessories you can't afford to ignore. From the show-stopping candle sticks to the simple tealights - you can use any of them to effortlessly bring a flair to your table. Little tricks - like bottle candelabra or matchstick holder - can give your table setting an authentic feel, so don't miss your chance to create an inspiring holiday atmosphere without investing too much time or money.

Tea Light Holder or Oil Diffuser Dodecahedron by LucaMC

Tealight Holder by Pumper

Wire candle holder by seb00lba

Matchstick holder by maga2811

Figulo Ceramic Candle Holder by Amos_Roger

Candle Stick Holders by Marie Chan

Nature plug by by Michael Malapert

Bottle Candelabra by Cults

One Bowl Can Change it All

An interesting-looking bowl can make an incredibly important addition to your centerpiece arrangement, so don't be afraid to be choosy and experiment a little. If you opt for fruits and flowers, it will look fantastic, but won't last. You can make a superb centerpiece that would work as a house decor all season long. A right shape, size and design of a bowl is so easy to achieve when you have a 3D printer, so don't worry about introducing new concepts to your traditional family meal.

Dark Side 3D Printed Objects by Michael Malapert

Perforated Bowl by Pumper

Mesh Basket by Platonik

Fruit Bowl by djgeenen

Honeycomb Bowl by Pumper

Maple Leaves Bowl by Pumper

Frozen Ice Bowl by Platonik

Boolean Bowl by hugoarcier

Other Cool Things to Add to Your Table

Don't stop at candles and pumpkin bowls - there's so much more you can add to your table to make it look and feel special. Unique cutlery, placeholders, bottle coasters and napkin rings - make this year's Thanksgiving a memorable feast.

Just a Drop by Sculpteo

Cutlery Set Spoon by Eragatory

Placeholder by LucaMC

Cupholder Placeholder by LucaMC

Catch | Sensible Incense Holder by ibudmen

Flower Bottle Coaster by LucaMC

Crop Circle Drink Coaster by Platonik

Mesh Drink Coasters by Platonik

Cup Holder by Lordlight

Crystal Napkin Ringby faberdasher

Pig and Veg Toothpicks by mathgrrl

Turkey, Pumpkins and Other Essentials

Add Thanksgiving themed 3D printable accessories to your table setting to create a dramatic, stand-out centerpiece. No Thanksgiving can do without a turkey (it's like celebrating Christmas without a Christmas tree!), so make sure you have this iconic bird sitting on your festive table.

Thanksgiving Turkey by zbrushingmx

Pumpkin Cup by Sajid Diaz

Thanksgiving Turkey by Cartoomotion

Thanksgiving Menorah by stevemedwin

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