Order a variety of custom cufflinks in many different colors and materials from Shapeways — a typical gift with a creative touch.
A strange gift, but probably useful for the dad who loves golf. Use this 3D printed clip to hold two golf balls.
3D Systems has a few options for you to 3D print, build, and pilot your own quadcopter — a DIY drone, if you will. Sounds like a pretty nifty gift.
This is a father’s knot Celtic pendant, 3D printed by Shapeways, which would make a classy gift for the dad who likes jewelry.
Type “bottle opener” in Thingiverse’s search bar, and you’ll find plenty of options. Here’s a free bald eagle bottle opener design from the site.
Combine old tech and new by 3D printing a picture frame and then printing a real photograph for your father. This one is available through Shapeways.
Super weird looking, but a cool idea. These coasters are for different types of glasses and barware. This one’s for a pint glass.
Show Dad how much you appreciate him by 3D printing this #1 Dad keychain. Free download on Thingiverse.
If he’s not a smartwatch guy yet, this could be a good option. 3D Systems has a limited edition collection of these interchangeable 3D printed watch bands for the Zub40 line of Nooka.
Is your father a photographer? That equipment is expensive, so 3D print lens caps, lens hoods, and other accessories instead. Here are some designs you can download from 3D Systems, but there are plenty of other options out there on the web.
How adorable is this tie clip? There’s a free download available on Instructables.
Lyndsey Gilpin is a former Staff Writer for TechRepublic, covering sustainability and entrepreneurship. She's co-author of the book Follow the Geeks.
