First Snapmaker Model Design Contest is live - Make Something Colorful

Heads up for the model creators here: our first model design contest is running.

Link: Contest 1 | Snapmaker Models

Theme: Make Something Colorful - any multi-color model qualifies, single-material or multi-material. New design or one you’ve already released elsewhere, both fine.

Ends June 16, 2026

Prizes (all gift cards):

  • Model Design track: 2× $600, 4× $400, 8× $200

  • Video Challenge track: 10× $100 (judged separately, separate entry)

Submission constraints:

  • One .3MF file per entry

  • Must be sliced in Snapmaker Orca or Orca Slicer using the U1 profile

A few things to know going in:

Our model design contest platform is still in Beta. This is the first contest we’re running on it, so expect rough edges. If something’s broken, confusing, or just wrong, comment here, or email info@snapmaker.com

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Cover image: Molten Realm Mecha T-Rex by Melting Point, Mushy Blob Forest Frogs by StarMouse3D, Crocodile Man Legend by Rocket_luo.

Thanks for letting us showcase your work.

The first Snapmaker Model Design Contest is coming to an end.

Contest page:

Submission deadline:

June 16, 2026, 11:59 PM UTC

Judging will begin on June 17, 2026.

We’ve received many creative and diverse submissions from the community. As the contest wraps up, now is a great time to explore the entries and see what others have been creating.

Feel free to browse the submissions and leave a like on any models you enjoy. This helps highlight what kinds of designs the community is most interested in and appreciated.

Thanks to everyone who has participated and contributed to the contest so far.