It's not Friday yet, but it certainly feels like it. Since we're already seeing some mega 3D printing Black Friday deals from major brands like Bambu Lab, Elegoo, Creality and Anycubic that are live right now. So if you're in the market for one of the best 3D printers, then you've come to the right place.
Fun fact: I bought my very first 3D printer 3 Black Fridays ago (it was an Anycubic Kobra 2) and got a bargain deal on it. Since then...let's just say I'm pretty deep into this hobby and my wallet hates me for it.
In other words, 3D printing is a very expensive thing to invest in, and if you're looking to save on printers, filament, materials, and accessories this Black Friday – then I've got you covered.
3D printer Black Friday US Deals
- Bambu Lab official store: Discounts of up to 47% on big machines
- Amazon: Best for variety with discounts on lots of brands
- Anycubic: Save up to $450 or $515 in one bundle
- Elegoo: Huge deals on both resin and FDM printers
- Creality: Black Friday Mega Sale (printers, engravers, scanners)
- FlashForge: As high as 45% off prosumer-level printers
- Snapmaker: Up to 53% off & spin to win a Snapmaker U1 printer
- BIQU: Sitewide discounts of up to 60% off 3D printing accessories
3D printer Black Friday UK Deals
- Bambu Lab Online store: Up to 31% off sitewide
- Amazon: Printers for as little as £99 (yes, really)
- Snapmaker: Up to 53% off + chance to win a Snapmaker U1
- Anycubic: Save up to £480 on flagship printers
- Elegoo: Up to 53% off FDM & Resin printers
- Creality: Lowest prices of the year
- SUNLU: Spend more, save more on filament & resin
- Prusa: Freebies thrown in worth up to £500
Time for me to clock off for tonight! Happy Dark Friday to those who celebrate and I'll see you tomorrow for more 3D printing deals hunting
Alas! I have found 3 genuinely good deals on filament dryers. If you're not sure whether you need one of these machines (you do), then read my handy explainer or take a look at my top picks of the best filament dryers for 3D printing for further recommendations.
A great option from Creality
Was £85 now £72.25
A budget option from eSUN
Was £34.28 now £29.13
A premium option from SUNLU
Was £124.99 now £99.99
It's officially Black Friday!! (At least in the UK). I don't know whether to be excited or not. I mean, most 3D printing deals have been live for almost a week now, so how much better can it get? I'm still keeping my eyes peeled for a genuinely good deal on a filament dryer, so I'll keep you all posted with whatever I find.
Time for some advice: Anycubic Vs Bambu Lab
I find it really difficult to recommend Kobra S1 Combos to people, given the nightmare experience that I've had with two different machines, but that doesn't mean that it will happen to everyone, and I know from Kobra Facebook groups that some people have got them running smoothly. These printers are very competitively priced right now too, so it makes them hard to ignore during seasonal sales periods, but heed my warning.
If you can afford to spend a bit extra this Black Friday, then I highly recommend opting for a Bambu Lab model and saving yourself some sleepless nights and headaches in the future.
Want to know the best tools for finishing your 3D prints to a high standard? I put together an entire article (and video) sharing the tools that I personally use and recommend. I couldn't live without my acrylic markers, as this has saved me SO MUCH time that would've been wasted if I had opted to print in multicolour as opposed to using these paint pens post-print.
DEAL SPOTLIGHT: Bambu Lab P1S
Bambu Lab's P1S Combo model is a few years old now but remains a premium choice for 3D printing professionals and hobbyists alike, with a user friendly enclosed design for high-temp printing and an AMS unit for multicoloured models.
You can get it for a steal right now over at Bambu Lab's website, where it's just $619 for the Combo (AMS 2 Pro) down from $1,148 (that's a 529 saving!). If you want the older AMS model instead of the AMS 2 Pro, it's even less – costing $549.
The company has just launched an upgraded P2S model, which is likely why we're seeing such excellent prices on the P1S (though I'm definitely not complaining). The AMS 2 Pro model is the better deal if you ask me, since the upgraded AMS offers filament spool drying and technically doubles as a filament dryer for an extra $70.
Alternative deal: You can also get a P1S on its own (no AMS) for just $399, down from ($699 via Bambu Lab.
What else can I tell you about? Uhh... there was that one time I 3D printed a Labubu and instantly regretted it, but also I think it's a bit less hideous than other ones you can get for extortionate prices. I'm so so glad this trend is seemingly dying out. I'd much rather have one of these Eiliko robot AI keychains instead. If only I could 3D print one of those (if any talented 3D modellers out there are reading this, I beg).
If you don't own a 3D printer that has a laser module (or you're someone who generally likes to keep your craft machines separate) then I highly recommend this 10W laser engraver from Creality - the Falcon A1. I tested this not long ago and quickly fell in love with how easy it was to use for complete newbies to laser engraving (like I was).
Is anyone else here a gamer? I recently 3D printed some Joy-Con grips for my Nintendo Switch 2 (designed by PaoloBoniDesign via MakerWorld), as it's made playing with a singular Joy-Con so much more comfortable. The blue shell one was printed in TPU, and the green Luigi-inspired grip is regular PLA.
On a side note – I'm about to take the reins on our dedicated Nintendo Switch Black Friday live blog, so you can join me over there too, if you like, for more of my ramblings.
Remember I told you about SUNLU's current Black Friday offers on silk PLA filament? Well, I put together a video showing off the different colours using Cinderwing dragons, which you can watch below 🐉
If you've been here with me since yesterday morning then you might've seen me post about a project I'm working on using my Bambu Lab H2S. Well, it's finished! And it is in fact a giant pokeball vase which I plan on using as one of my wedding centrepieces :D
It definitely needs a good sanding, paint and primer – but isn't she a beauty? 2.5KG of white PLA used and about 27 hours to print.
This just in from Bambu Lab! One of the rare occasions when I actually love brands emailing me deals directly.
Hellooo everyone, it's been almost 24 hours since my last post and I'm clocking on ready to hunt for even more 3D printing deals as we head into the official countdown until Black Friday 2025.
It's just gone 5pm here in the UK, and I'll be online until 1 am to keep you posted on any exciting new deals that we might see. So let's keep the party going (sorry).
Side note - how cute is Creality's mascot??
Alrighty folks, I've blogged my little heart out today and am now signing off for the evening. It's exciting to think of all the potential Black Friday 3D printing deals we might see tomorrow, as we get a day closer to the big day.
DRAGONS! That is all.
Like 3D printing? Then chances are you're into 3D modelling as well. One of the coolest tools you can get to complement your 3D printer this Black Friday is a 3D scanner, but believe me, these things do not come cheap.
If you're into cosplay, take a look at my guide on how to 3D print cosplay props for some helpful tips and tricks, including the best ways to use a 3D pen and expert advice from a professional cosplayer too.
One of the best things I've printed with the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 is this wolverine helmet (file by Budwin 3D via Makerworld) for my fiancé, and the quality is excellent.
There's a Black Friday deal on this printer where it's been discounted to just £299 down from £469 for the combo, and in the US you can bag it for $329 from Anycubic down from the usual $499 price tag – that's a $170 saving!
I feel like this is pretty much everyone's worst nightmare isn't it? I swiftly discovered that AI spaghetti detection on the Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 isn't the most reliable. BUT the print quality is great once it prints in one piece.
Have you created a Black Friday wishlist yet? I put one together yesterday specifically for 3D printing, and it can really help you stay on budget by having a clear idea of what you want to buy. Take a look at my video wishlist below.
Speaking of Bambu Lab... has anyone else noticed that the X1 Carbon has seemingly disappeared from Bambu's website? Every time I try to look for it I get a "not found" error and the X1 series seems to be greyed out on the left side panel 🤔
Have you used the new Bambu Lab H series yet? One of the first laser projects I tried on my H2S model (review in progress) was this wooden Bee and It came out beautifully.
This isn't Black Friday related but I just need to show someone these adorable lil Reindeers I've been printing (they have bodies too).
The designer is SugarPaws3D – I subscribe to her Patreon and her models are bloody beautiful fyi.
DEAL SPOTLIGHT: ELEGOO CENTAURI CARBON
If you're looking for a super beginner friendly 3D printer this Black Friday then Elegoo's Centauri Carbon is a great choice. You can get it for just £239.99 / $279.99 right now directly from Elegoo which is an absolute steal!
We tested the Centauri Carbon back in March, and found that it strikes a great balance between speed, quality and versatility. The only slight hiccup is that customers were promised multicolour compatibility coming to this machine in late 2025, but this has been delayed.
For your single-colour prints (like props and helmets) however, this machine is excellent.
If you need some filament recommendations, then take a look at my guide to the best filaments for 3D printing that I've personally tested and use almost every day. This is purely based on my own opinion, as there are thousands of options out there from hundreds of brands to choose from.
I want to kick things off by showing you guys a SUPER IMPORTANT tip to remember when shopping for 3D printers. I made this video a few weeks back when it was Amazon Prime Day but the same rule still applies.
Okay, after a few technical glitches it looks like we're up and running! phew.
Hey there! We've been covering 3D printing since 2012 on Creative Bloq, but this is our very first 3D printing live blog!!
Want to see what I'm printing right now on my H2S? 3 guesses what this could be 👀
