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Mr. Valentini's classroom raised $990

Bringing Ideas to Life in Color with 3D Printing

Help me give my students get the filament colors they need to create amazing 3D projects.

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Mr. Valentini Wilcox High School

Santa Clara, CA Grades 9-12

My Project

My students are curious, creative, and full of big ideas. They love to design, build, and problem-solve, and I am always amazed at how they light up when given the chance to bring their imaginations to life. Many of them learn best through hands-on projects, and 3D printing has quickly become one of their favorite ways to explore both STEAM and artistic expression.

The colorful 3D printer filament I am requesting will give my students the opportunity to take their projects to the next level.

Instead of being limited to one or two colors, they’ll be able to design models that are vibrant, detailed, and more true to their vision. Whether it’s printing a geometric model for math, a prototype for a science experiment, or a character they’ve designed in art, having a variety of filament colors makes their creations more engaging and meaningful.

These resources will also help my students practice problem-solving, design thinking, and perseverance as they move from idea to finished product. By providing them with the tools they need to express themselves fully, I can encourage their creativity while also helping them build important skills for the future.

500 students impacted 4 donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Bambu Lab - 1.75mm PLA Matte Filament - Marine Blue • Best Buy Education $22.99 3 $68.97

Bambu Lab - 1.75mm PLA Basic Filament - Black • Best Buy Education $22.99 3 $68.97

Bambu Lab - 1.75mm PLA Basic Filament - Blue • Best Buy Education $22.99 3 $68.97

Bambu Lab - 1.75mm PLA Silk Dual Color Filament - Midnight Blaze • Best Buy Education $25.00 2 $50.00

1.75mm 3D Printer PLA Filament 8 Colors Bundle: Pink, Yellow, Orange, Lime Green, Sky Blue, Cyan, Beige, Rose Red, 8 Spools Packed, Each 250g, Total 2Kg 3D Printing Material, 250g x 8 Spools • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99

Bambu Lab - 1.75mm PLA Marble Filament - White Marble • Best Buy Education $24.99 2 $49.98

Bambu Lab - 1.75mm PLA Glow Filament - Glow Blue • Best Buy Education $24.99 2 $49.98

Bambu Lab - 1.75mm PLA Galaxy Filament - Nebulae • Best Buy Education $24.98 2 $49.96

Bambu Lab - 1.75mm PLA Basic Filament - Jade White • Best Buy Education $22.99 2 $45.98

Bambu Lab - 1.75mm PLA Basic Filament - Gray • Best Buy Education $22.99 2 $45.98

Bambu Lab - 1.75mm PLA Matte Filament - Mandarin Orange • Best Buy Education $22.99 2 $45.98

Bambu Lab - 1.75mm PLA Basic Filament - Bambu Green • Best Buy Education $22.99 2 $45.98

Bambu Lab - 1.75mm PLA Basic Filament - Red • Best Buy Education $22.99 2 $45.98

Bambu Lab - 1.75mm PLA Basic Gradient Filament - Ocean to Meadow • Best Buy Education $22.99 2 $45.98

Materials cost			$732.70
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$67.04
3rd party payment processing fee			$10.99
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$840.73
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$148.36
Total project goal			$989.09
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$989.09
3 Donors			-$573.32
Donations toward project cost			-$563.82
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$9.50
match offer			-$325.78
Match offer toward project cost			-$276.91
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$48.87
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$90.00
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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