Super Simple Initial Keychains

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Prepare for summer camps by creating unique keychains for middle schoolers using 3D printing technology. Begin by drawing a design or cursive letters in Inkscape and exporting it as an SVG file. Then, import the SVG into a program like Tinkercad that can handle SVG files and export STL files. Scale and extrude the flat design to the desired thickness before downloading the 3D printing file. After printing, attach a jumper to the model and a keyring to the jumper for a customized keychain. Alternatively, use Inkscape's "trace bitmap" function on an image with minimal colors and connections for a different design approach. Some students have combined this method with an online monogram maker for personalized keychains at summer camps.