What age is a 3D pen for? it is recommend 3D pens for kids age 6+. Kids as young as 6 can enjoy creating with a kid-friendly 3D pen. Kid 3d pens cost from 20 to 90 dollars for the pen or for a full kit. Is it safe kids 3D pens like the 3Doodler Start Pen and Eco-Plastics are specially designed to be completely safe for kids ages 6 years and above. There are no hot parts on the pen and our Eco-Plastic is non-toxic, BPA-free, and completely biodegradable in your household compost. but for a regular 3D pen (Please) do not touch the pen tip when it is hot, as it can cause burns. For the 3Doodler Start and 3D Build & Play, the plastic is warm when extruded and is safe to touch, and the pen tip doesn't get hot. There is not any burn risk with the 3Doodler Start or the 3D Build & Play.