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21.03.24. Results announcement of Dragons design and 3D printing contest.

Drum roll please... It's time to announce the winners of the #DRAGONXCULTS contest! We received a huge amount of entries and all the participants excelled, which made it very difficult to choose the winners. A big thank you to all of you for your creativity and commitment!

Here are the big winners!

These winners shared their designs exclusively on Cults for the duration of the contest.
Opalescence
Opalescence
Dragon - Tea Holder - Screen Deco

[creation dragon-oriental]
UMFM
UMFM
Cache pot + pot, "le dragon sur son rocher", can be used as a pencil holder, Cache pot + pot, "the dragon on his rock", can be used as a pencil holder

We would also like to mention the entries that we liked very much and that were very popular with the community. Unfortunately we had to make a choice... These designs are not on the podium but still get the Contest Winner badge on their profile as an honorable mention and encouragement. Here is the list (it is not a ranking):

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15.03.24. The contest is now closed!

Thank you for your entries, they are great! The jury will deliberate quickly (it will be hard to decide ;)) and you will be informed very soon of the results on our website and via our social networks. Stay tuned!

Take part in Cults' 3D printing competition about Dragons!

The challenge of 3D modeling and 3D printing about Dragons

3D Design Contest: Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with your 3D Printer

Welcome to the ultimate 3D design contest, dedicated to celebrating the Chinese Year of the Dragon in an innovative and captivating way! Whether you're a dragon enthusiast or a 3D printing aficionado, this contest is for you. Unleash your creativity and bring these mythical creatures to life through unique and extraordinary objects.

Endless Possibilities with 3D Printing

3D printing offers an unlimited canvas to materialize your boldest ideas. Explore the multiple facets of dragons by deg artistic pieces, functional accessories, or stunning decorations. Express yourself through the magic of 3D printing and be part of this unique celebration.

3D Design Ideas:

  • Epic Statuettes: Create detailed statuettes featuring majestic dragons.
  • Mystical Masks: Design masks inspired by dragons for an immersive experience.
  • Enchanting Keychains: Turn dragons into adorable printable keychains.
  • Legendary Jewelry: Craft unique dragon-shaped jewelry for a touch of magic.
  • Fantastic Lamps: Illuminate your space with dragon-shaped lamps.
  • Enchanted Bookmarks: Add a touch of fantasy to your reading with dragon bookmarks.
  • Epic Pencil Holder: Organize your desk with a dragon-themed pencil holder.
  • Enchanted Phone Case: Protect your phone in style with a dragon-themed case.
  • Legendary Bookends: Bring your library to life with dragon bookends.
  • 3D Dragon Trophy: Create an elegant trophy to commemorate your victory in the contest.

the contest and experience a unique celebration of the power and beauty of dragons through 3D printing. Turn your ideas into reality and inspire the world with your outstanding creations!

May the dragons guide your creativity!

If you'd like to find inspiration and see what's already been published on the platform, check out this collection of the best dragons STLs.

How long does the contest run?

The contest will run from January 15th, 2024 to March 15th, 2024.

What are the prizes?

In order to reward the best achievements, Cults offers you 1500 USD to spend as you wish, enough to cover some of your needs in 3D printing material for example :) See the payment by bank transfer in the rules.

  • 1st prize : 750 USD
  • 2nd prize: 500 USD
  • 3rd prize: 250 USD

How to enter the contest?

  • Publish one or more new (never published on Cults before) and original 3D printable models (designs of your own making) related to the contest theme.
  • Mention in the description of your design the hashtag #DRAGONXCULTS (your design will not appear immediately in the list of entries due to moderation, please wait a few moments).
  • Submit your free 3D model on Cults.
  • Share your design with others to get the most visibility and increase your chances of winning.

How will the winners be selected?

Participants will be judged by the Cults team according to the following criteria:

  • Originality of the 3D model: 10 points
  • Usefulness and ingenuity of the creation: 10 points
  • Quality and photographic staging: 5 points
  • Popularity of the model (number of likes, s, views, etc.): 5 points

For more information, see contest rules.

How to enter the contest?

Participate by ing your 3D model to Cults and don't forget to add the contest hashtag #DRAGONXCULTS in the 3D file description.

I participate to the contest!

To see all the creations that are already participating in the contest and to compare yourself to the others, click on the button below:

Check out the entries