The article discusses the author's experience with a Polaroid Play 3D pen, which unexpectedly melted and started smoking during use, emphasizing the importance of supervision, especially with children. While many new 3D pens are designed for safe use, the author warns that they are not toys, and care should be taken to avoid accidents. The author reflects on their journey with the 3D pen, which sparked their interest in 3D printing and how they creatively use it for projects, despite the incident of malfunction that raised concerns about safety.
Some 3D pens are marketed specifically for children aged 5 and up, but they are not toys and should never be left unattended with young users.
3D pens have great potential for project design and prototyping but can pose safety risks if not used carefully.
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