10 Useful Things to 3D Print With a Bambu Lab Printer

10 Useful Things to 3D Print With Bambu Lab

1. Cable organizers – Keep charging and electronic cables separated and accessible.
2. Phone stands – Create custom stands for desks, workbenches, or charging stations.
3. Electronics enclosures – Protect Raspberry Pi and other electronics projects with custom-fit cases.
4. Tool organizers – Keep frequently used tools arranged and easy to access.
5. Component storage drawers – Organize screws, sensors, connectors, and other small parts.
6. Planters and plant pots – Print decorative and functional containers in different shapes and sizes.
7. Jewelry organizers – Create custom holders for rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.
8. Replacement parts and brackets – Recreate small broken or unavailable mechanical components.
9. Desk organizers – Combine storage compartments, phone holders, and stationery trays.
10. Miniatures and decorative models – Print detailed figures, models, and display pieces.

1. Cable Organizers

Cable management is one of the simplest applications for a 3D printer and one of the most useful.

You can print clips, cable holders, winding systems, and larger boxes for hiding power strips and charging cables. For example, a Phone Stand With Cable Organizer combines a phone stand with a cable-winding mechanism and has profiles compatible with Bambu Lab printers. 

A simpler Cable Organizer is also available as a small, single-piece print that can be attached to a desk or other smooth surface. 

These are excellent examples of things to 3D print with Bambu Lab because they solve an everyday problem without requiring a complicated print.

2. Phone Stands

A phone stand is another practical first print.

Instead of buying a generic stand, you can choose a design based on the viewing angle, phone size, charging cable position, or available desk space.

A Desk Organizer With Phone Stand combines a phone holder with compartments for pens and stationery, making it more useful than a standalone phone holder. 

The advantage of 3D printing here is customization. You can modify dimensions or choose a design that fits your particular workspace.

3. Electronics Enclosures

If you build electronics projects, custom enclosures are among the most useful prints you can make.

Raspberry Pi boards, Arduino projects, sensors, displays, and power modules can all benefit from protective housings.

For example, this Raspberry Pi 4 Case is designed specifically around those boards and includes openings for ports and other hardware.

There are also compact cases for boards such as the Raspberry Pi Pico and Pico W.

This is where things to 3D print with Bambu Lab become particularly useful for makers because the printer can produce an enclosure designed around the exact dimensions of a project.

4. Tool Organizers

A workshop can quickly become cluttered with screwdrivers, pliers, markers, cutters, measuring tools, and other small equipment.

A 3D printer lets you create holders that fit the tools you actually use.

This Desktop Tool Organizer, for example, is designed for small workshop tools and is specifically listed as A1 Mini friendly. 

You can also print holders for specific tools, such as a Gridfinity Caliper Holder, which integrates into the popular modular storage system. 

5. Component Storage Drawers

Electronics projects involve dozens of small components that are easy to lose.

Instead of keeping resistors, screws, sensors, connectors, and other parts in random boxes, you can print modular storage systems.

The BaBo Organizer Drawer System, for example, is designed for storing tools, spare parts, and printing accessories, with modular inserts and stackable storage. 

Another modular Part Storage Drawer System uses stackable drawers with customizable labels, making it suitable for electronics components and workshop supplies.

6. Planters and Plant Pots

3D printing isn't limited to technical objects.

Planters are particularly suitable because they can be printed in unusual geometries and customized to fit a particular space.

This Modern Bamboo Plant Pot is designed for vase-mode printing and can be scaled to different sizes.

A smaller Mini Planter Pot can also be printed as a compact container for small plants or desk storage. 

For functional planters, however, pay attention to wall thickness, waterproofing, and the properties of the filament being used.

7. Jewelry Organizers

Fine details are another area where a good FDM printer can be surprisingly useful.

You can print stands for necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets rather than purchasing separate organizers.

This Jewelry Organizer Stand is designed to hold multiple types of jewelry and is sized to fit the A1 Mini's build area.

You can also print individual jewelry holders or decorative pieces. Our guide on Miniatures and Jewelry explores more examples of small, detailed prints and the considerations involved when printing them.

8. Replacement Parts and Brackets

One of the most useful applications of 3D printing is replacing a small plastic component that is difficult or expensive to purchase.

Examples include:

• Mounting brackets
• Knobs
• Clips
• Covers
• Cable holders
• Spacers
• Hinges
• Custom adapters

The advantage is not simply producing an existing replacement. You can modify the dimensions to match your particular hardware.

For safety-critical, high-load, or heat-exposed components, however, choose the material carefully and consider whether a 3D-printed part is appropriate for the application.

9. Desk Organizers

A desktop organizer can combine several functions into one print.

Instead of printing separate holders for pens, sticky notes, phones, and small accessories, a single model can incorporate multiple compartments.

This Desk Organizer With Phone Stand includes a phone holder, pen and pencil storage, and a dedicated space for sticky notes.

These kinds of prints are especially useful because they can be resized or redesigned around the dimensions of your actual workspace.

10. Miniatures and Decorative Models

Of course, a Bambu Lab printer can also be used for models simply because they look good.

Miniatures, figurines, decorative objects, articulated models, and display pieces can make excellent projects for experimenting with:

• Layer height
• Nozzle size
• Supports
• Surface finish
• Multi-colour printing

For small detailed prints, filament selection matters considerably. Our guide to Best Filaments to Use with Bambu Lab Printers explains which materials are suitable for different types of prints.

How to Choose What to Print First

If you're new to 3D printing, start with something that is useful but doesn't require complicated assembly or difficult materials.

A good progression is:

Cable organizer → Phone stand → Tool organizer → Electronics enclosure → Functional replacement part

This lets you gradually learn about tolerances, infill, supports, wall thickness, and material selection.

The best things to 3D print with Bambu Lab aren't necessarily the most visually impressive. A simple organizer that solves a problem you encounter every day can teach you more about practical 3D printing than a complicated decorative model.

Final Thoughts

The range of things to 3D print with Bambu Lab goes well beyond toys and decorative models. Cable organizers, electronics enclosures, tool holders, component storage, planters, jewelry organizers, replacement parts, and desk accessories can all turn the printer into a genuinely useful workshop tool.

The real advantage is customization. When a standard product doesn't quite fit your needs, you can find an existing model, modify one, or design something from scratch.

Start with a small functional object, learn how the printer behaves, and gradually move toward more complex designs. That is where desktop 3D printing becomes less about making random objects and more about building solutions.