Learning Hub
Understanding sensory tools, safe stimming, and mindful touch
At ThreeD Printables, we believe knowledge is just as important as creativity. This space is designed to help you understand the “why” behind what we make — how sensory input, texture, and movement can support grounding, focus, and comfort in everyday life.
Our goal isn’t to diagnose or treat — it’s to educate, empower, and provide safe, practical tools that make sensory regulation accessible to everyone.
What You'll Find Here
Sensory 101
A beginner-friendly guide to understanding different sensory needs, from motion and pressure to texture, and which tools may fit each preference best.
Pain Stimming
Learn why some people seek out strong or sharp sensations as a form of sensory regulation, and how safe tactile tools like our Prickly Pal family can offer a safer, more consistent alternative.
Labor & Birthing Combs
Discover how textured combs and tactile tools are used during childbirth to create grounding sensations and redirect focus through natural pain-gating principles.
Caring for your Tools
Keep your sensory tools fresh, clean, and long-lasting with simple maintenance tips and our material-specific care guide.
FAQ
Have questions about materials, shipping, or use? This section covers everything from care instructions to what makes our products unique.
Safety & Disclaimers
Read about age recommendations, responsible use, and our product guidelines for safe, enjoyable sensory experiences.
Our approach
Every tool we create is the result of curiosity, feedback, and care. We’re a woman-owned, husband-and-wife team, one part creative maker, one part former NASA Aerospace Engineer, designing and producing everything in-house. Each piece is 3D printed, finished, and packaged by hand in small batches to ensure quality and consistency.
We’re proud to serve the neurodiverse community with tools that are practical, tactile, and designed to help you feel grounded safely and without judgment.
Not sure where to start?
Try our Prickly Picker, a quick interactive guide that helps match you preferences to the perfect Prickly Pal.
We'd love to hear from you
Have a story, idea, or suggestion? Whether it’s a new design you’d love to see or a way our tools helped you through a tough moment, we’d love to hear it.