{"product_id":"3d-printing-for-beginners-norman-j-galaviz-9798247525325","title":"3D Printing for Beginners: A Practical Guide for Newbies, Hobbyists, and Entrepreneurs to Learn, Build, and Make Money with Additive Manufacturing","description":"3D Printing for Beginners is not just another technical manual - it's a practical, human, mentor-led guide that teaches you how to think, see, and create with a 3D printer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by a seasoned makerspace coach with over a decade of hands-on experience, this book feels like having a calm expert standing beside you at the workbench. Whether you're unboxing your first printer, struggling with failed prints, or dreaming of turning 3D printing into a small business, this 3D printing beginner guide walks with you step by step - patiently, honestly, and realistically. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnlike many 3D printing books that drown beginners in specs and jargon, this book focuses on how to 3D print in real life: what the printer sounds like when something goes wrong, how different materials behave, and how small adjustments lead to big improvements. You'll learn not just what to do, but why it works. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside this handbook, you'll discover: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear explanations of 3D printing basics and modern additive manufacturing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA friendly, experience-based comparison of resin vs filament 3D printing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hands-on 3D printing materials guide, covering PLA, ABS, PETG, and resin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner-friendly guidance on 3D printing slicing software like Cura and PrusaSlicer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-world 3D printing troubleshooting techniques that actually solve common failures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe, realistic advice from a true 3D printing safety guide perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step workflows for printing at home, schools, or small workshops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical insights on 3D printer maintenance and calibration, upgrades, and enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign thinking for beginners, bridging 3D printing and CAD modeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspiration-filled 3D printing DIY projects and real use cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest coaching for anyone interested in 3D printing as a business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book works as: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 3D printing guide for beginners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 3D printing filament guide and resin 3D printing guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 3D printer setup guide and maintenance book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 3D printing projects book for hobbyists, students, and educators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA calm, confidence-building resource for learning 3D printing in 2026 and beyond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe book is perfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners and hobbyists learning 3D printing at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents and educators using 3D printing for school projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents and teens exploring 3D printing for kids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineers, designers, and creators starting practical workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone tired of failed prints and ready to truly understand their machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThis book doesn't promise perfection, but progress, confidence, and joy. By the final chapter, you won't just own a 3D printer. You'll understand it, trust it, and know how to grow with it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Norman J. Galaviz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798247525325\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 178\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.38d","brand":"Norman J. Galaviz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48517120426239,"sku":"9798247525325","price":11.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4f286c14-43e3-41f3-b6e2-17a3978acb08.jpg?v=1778730037","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/3d-printing-for-beginners-norman-j-galaviz-9798247525325","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}