Current Challenge: October 2026

Challenge: Halloween Prints

Embrace the spooky season with our Halloween Prints design and printing challenge! From costume props and accessories to animated skeletons and glowing jack-o'-lanterns, bring your best Halloween creation to the October meetup.

Note

Date Note: Judging and show & tell will take place on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 (1 week later than usual due to library room scheduling).

The Focus: Spooky Creativity & Print Craftsmanship

We are looking for prints that celebrate Halloween! Submissions can be:

Costume Props & Wearables: Helmets, masks, cosplay gear, badges, and wand replicas.
Spooky Decor: Skulls, spiderwebs, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns with LED tea light openings, and wall hangings.
Articulated & Mechanical: Print-in-place bats, articulated skeletons, or mechanical decorations.
Specialty Materials: Glow-in-the-dark filament, translucent or color-changing materials, and multi-color HueForge art.

Submission Requirements

Physical Model: Bring your physical print to the October 28th, 2026 meetup.
Open to All Makers: You can enter an original CAD design or a community model you printed (from Printables, MakerWorld, Thangs, etc.).
The Story: Be ready to share details about your print with the group (slicer settings, orientation, filament choices, and any post-processing).

Judging & Prize

Voting: Community members present at the October meetup will cast their votes based on creativity, presentation, and Halloween spirit.
Prize: The winner will receive a free spool of filament!

Timeline

Challenge Announcement: September 16th, 2026
Show & Tell / Voting: October 28th, 2026 (during the October meetup)
Winner Announcement: October 28th, 2026 (end of the October meetup)

This challenge is currently active for October 2026

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