# Multi-Color 3D Printing Using IdeaMaker

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Originally published at: [Multi-Color 3D Printing Using IdeaMaker | 3D Print Beginner](https://3dprintbeginner.com/multi-color-3d-printing-using-ideamaker/)  
   
The idea of multi-color 3D printing is interesting, but most of the time you need a machine capable of doing it. The good news is that you can do simple multi-color 3D prints using a feature called “Z hop” in your slicer. CHEP made an excellent video highlighting this trick…