These oversized, two-sided letter beads are meant to stand out:) I designed two sets: one for vertical stringing and one for horizontal stringing. Perfect for making keychains, luggage tags, or chunky necklaces 😂

How to Print:
PLA works great
Layer Height 0.16mm
Infill 15%
No supports needed

Dimensions of beads: 1 inch diameter x ⅓ inch thick
Note: Beads can be scaled smaller (for longer names I scaled them down to 85% but you can go smaller)

To create a two color print, select the attached 3mf file:) 

Other items you will need to make the keychains like the one in my photos:
Elastic cord (1mm or 1.2mm thick recommended)
Tassels
Metal Keychain Clasp

Here is an Amazon link to this items if you need them:
https://amzn.to/3Ldu0FD

How to print: You can use the letters on the plate you need and delete the ones you don’t need but I like to keep the entire alphabet on each print plate and copy/paste the letters I need onto a third print plate.

How to assemble the keychains: Secure the elastic string or cord to the metal clasp and thread letters on. Stretch the elastic string to make it a little tight and then tie the tassel onto the end.

My designs are free for personal and non-commercial use. If you would like to sell them for commercial use, select my membership plan for commercial licensing:)

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Big Letter Beads

S bead (Vertical).stl

This is a fun fidget that fits nicely in your hand (or pocket) - especially when visiting the Happiest Place on Earth:)

3D PRINTING SETTINGS:
Layer Height 0.2mm
PLA works great
Infill 15%
No supports needed
Smooth print plate recommended

Dimensions: 2 1/2 in x 2 1/4in x 7/8in

You could scale up on this but I would caution about scaling down too much because that will thin the walls and tighten the spaces between the layers resulting in a less satisfying fidget. Have fun printing & fidgeting!

Mickey Mouse Inspired Layered Fidget Toy

Mouse Layered Fidget.stl

I have had this idea for a ‘fried egg’ fidget fabric/drink coaster for a little while. I loved the idea of using mesh fabric in the fried egg to give it flexibility and make it feel more ‘egg-like’. The egg shell with the magnets is a fun fidget in itself. The egg tray and egg carton give you an option for how you would like to store your eggs 🥚🥚 
(**You will need fabric and magnets for these prints - see details below 👇)

Dimensions of Fried Egg: 5 in. diameter
Dimensions of Egg Shell: 3 in. x 2 ¼ in.
Egg Tray: 5 in. x 5 in. x 2 ¼ in.
Egg Carton: 5 in. x 5 ½ in. x 3 ¼ in.

PLA works great
Layer Height 0.2mm
Infill 10-15%
Smooth print plate recommended for Fabric Fried Egg
Supports needed for: small half of Egg Shell, Egg Tray and Egg Carton

**Other items you will need:**
Polyester Mesh Fabric (Mosquito Netting)
6x3 Neodymium Magnets (4 magnets per egg shell)

Here is an Amazon link for these items: https://amzn.to/4ca7hq2

A note about fabric: I have tried several different types of fabric. Polyester Mesh fabric (also called Mosquito Netting) is my favorite. I have found that mesh made from PE (Polyethylene) tears very easily. Tulle also is not very durable and tears very easily. Nylon mesh will also work but it is thicker for the print head to print over and I think if you have never printed with fabric before you will feel more comfortable using Polyester Mesh instead.

How to print the Fried Egg: I recommend slowing the print speed to 50% initially to get a really clean first layer. Pause the print at layer height 0.6mm to lay a piece of mesh (that has been cut about an inch wider in diameter than the print) over the print. I like to secure the fabric down with blue painters tape. You can also use magnets. Resume the print at that slower 50% speed for a layer or two and then you can increase the speed back up to 100%. 

To make it multi-color, pause the print at layer 13 (layer height 2.6mm) to change out the filament to a new color (see photo).

How to print the Egg Shell: You will need (4) 6x3 neodymium magnets for each complete egg. To insert the magnets, pause the print at layer height 3.6mm - when it pauses you can add the magnets. Make sure the orientation is correct so that the two halves of the print will attract to each other when done:)

How to print/assemble Egg Tray and Egg Carton: The Egg Tray and Egg Carton Bottom both need supports. The Egg Carton Lid needs supports and a brim. (I like brim on the lid as an extra precaution to prevent warping.) Use the small peg to attach the pyramid piece to both the egg tray and egg carton bottom. The hinge is attached (prints in place) to the egg carton bottom. To attach the carton bottom to the lid, pop the loose part of the hinge into the matching part of the lid. Lastly, fold/bend the tab of the carton bottom up so it can slot into the corresponding hole of the lid when closed.

My designs are free for personal and non-commercial use. If you would like to sell them for commercial use, send me a message and we can discuss the details:)

If you like my work and want to help support it, you can buy me a Diet Coke at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/3dpmom Thanks so much!

Fidget Fabric Fried Egg Set (play or coaster set)

Egg Tray.stl

These Squishy Mushrooms came to life while I was designing my Fidget Garden. After some brief research and consulting with my family, it was decided mushrooms were not a traditional garden vegetable so they were voted out of the planter box BUT they were too cute not to finish and upload separately 🍄

They come in two sizes and each prints in two parts: a cap and a spring stem.

Dimensions of Small Mushroom (assembled): 1 ⅞ in. X 1 ¾ in.                                       Dimensions of Large Mushroom (assembled): 2 ¼ in x 1 ⅞ in

PLA works great                                                                                                                               Layer Height 0.2mm                                                                                                                         Infill 10-15%                                                                                                                                           No supports needed

If you would like to print the mushroom caps as a multi-color print, I included a comparison photo of the flushing volumes I tried in an attempt to minimize purge waste:) I found that a multiplier of 0.3 worked well 🙌🏼

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Have fun printing!!

Squishy Mushrooms (2 sizes)

Big Mushroom Cap.stl

Big mushroom cap (no spots).stl

Small mushroom cap (no spots).stl

Large and Small Apple Layered Fidgets

3D PRINTING SETTINGS
Layer Height 0.2mm
PLA works great
15% Infill
Recommend printing on smooth print place (can use glue stick, out brim or slower print speed if needed to help with adhesion)

Dimensions of Large Apple Layered Fidget: 4.5in x 4in x 7/8in
Dimensions of Small Apple Layered Fidget: 3in. X 2.5in. X 7/8in.

Have fun printing!

Apple Layered Fidget Toy (2 sizes)

Large Apple Fidget.stl

April showers (or watering cans) bring May flowers in this playful spring design. The watering can pours ‘water’ onto the flowers and makes them grow. The magic is in the magnets - one in the center of each flower and one at the end of the ‘water’ coming out of the spout. When extended, the flower will stay up but also easily collapses when you want to water them again.

Important: You will need 6x3mm Neodymium Magnets (one for each flower and the end of the ‘water’)

Link for 6x3 magnets on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4b7ofVx

**How to Print**
Flowers (6 styles, each include 2 parts: center and petals):
3D PRINTING SETTINGS
Layer Height 0.2mm
PLA works great
15% Infill

To add the magnets to the flower centers, add a pause print at layer 23 (layer height 4.6 mm) to insert the magnet (this is the same for all the flower styles)

*Make sure to note the orientation of the magnet every time you add one to a flower (orientate it the same way/direction for each flower) and make sure to orient the magnet in the watering can accordingly.

Assembly: insert the center of each flower into it's matching petals (I recommend a little super glue to secure them in place)

Flower Stem & Leaves:
3D PRINTING SETTINGS
Layer Height 0.2mm
PLA works great
Infill 15%

Notes: I recommend printing the flower stem on a smooth print plate for good adhesion.

To assemble: Place the leaves around the stem before adding flower top. One end (of the inner ring) of the stem is hollowed. Insert the flower top into that end of the stem. If needed add a drop of super glue:) 

Pot and Dirt:
3D PRINTING SETTINGS
Layer Height 0.2mm
PLA works great
Infill 10-15%

To assemble: place the dirt into the pot, then add the stem into the dirt pushing down for a snug fit. I tried to design all of these pieces with minimal tolerances. I wanted the dirt to fit into the pot snuggly, and the stem fit into the dirt snuggly, so they don’t come out easily when watering the flowers.

Watering Can:
3D PRINTING SETTINGS
Layer Height 0.2mm
PLA works great
15% Infill

For the ‘insert for water spout’ piece, add a pause print to layer 23 (layer height 4.6mm mm) to insert a 6x3mm magnet (remember to check the orientation so when it’s finished it ‘attracts’ the flower)

To print the watering can bottom in multicolor, insert a pause print for color change at layer 20 (layer height 4.0 mm)

Notes: I recommend printing the insert for water spout and watering can on a smooth print plate for good adhesion.

Assembly: Insert the water insert into the spout with the 3 ring end (magnet end) positioned to come out the spout opening. Then insert the bottom of the water can into the watering can making sure to line up the notch with the matching notch cut-out (see photos).

That’s it!

Have fun printing:)

Potted Flowers and Watering Can

Flower Stem.stl

These are fun rockets with boosters that extend on take-off. I designed two sizes and each contain two parts: the main rocket body and the ‘boosters’.

I've included the following STL models:
Large Rocket (complete)
Large Rocket (body only)
Large Rocket Booster Insert (a set of 4)
Small Rocket (complete)
Small Rocket (body only)
Small Rocket Booster Insert 

3D PRINTING SETTINGS
Layer Height 0.2mm
PLA works great
15-20% Infill

Dimensions of Large Rocket: 4in x 2 3/8in
Dimensions of Small Rocket: 3 1/4in x 1 7/8in

*Supports are needed for the larger rocket at the base around the outside rings of the boosters.  (Make sure not to include supports inside the booster chambers because you need to keep those clear to drop the boosters in when you pause the print:)

There are two ways you can print these rockets:
1. Print the complete rocket 
2. For different color rocket and boosters, print the boosters first, print the rocket second pausing at layer height 15.6mm for the large rocket and 30.6mm for the small rocket, drop the boosters in and then continue printing. 

Have fun printing these…they’re a blast 🚀

Rocket with Boosters (2 sizes)

Large Rocket (complete).stl

Gardening just got fun with this cute little carrot patch 🥕🥕 Plant it on your desk, coffee table or anywhere else that needs a little touch of spring.
I have included the following digital files:
(1) Big Carrot
(2) Small Carrot
(3) Dirt Bed
(4) Planter Box

3D PRINTING SETTINGS
Layer Height 0.2mm
PLA works great
15% Infill

Note: I recommend printing carrots on smooth print plate (can use glue stick/hair spray to help with first layer adhesion if necessary)

How to print a two color (orange and green) carrot when printing at 0.2mm layer height:
For the Big Carrot: pause at layer height 33.6 (layer number 168) and change the filament 
For the Small Carrot: pause at layer height 31.0 (layer number 155) and change the filament

“Assembly” is simple, when all the pieces are printed, simply place the dirt bed in the planter box and add the carrots 🥕🥕🥕🥕

Dimensions of Big Carrot: collapsed 2 ½ in. x 1 ⅝ in. (expanded 5 ½ in x 1 ⅝ in.)
Dimensions of Small Carrot: collapsed 2 ¼ in. x 1 ⅜ in. (expanded 4 ½ in. x 1 ⅜ in.)
Dimensions of Bed of dirt: 7 in. x 2 ⅛ in. x 1 in. 
Dimensions of Planter box: 7 ¼ in. x 2 ½ in. x 1 ¼ in.

Have fun printing!

Carrot Garden

SmallCarrot.stl

These baby chick and egg layered fidgets are the perfect little additions to any Easter basket 🐣

I have included the following STL files for printing:
(1) Baby Chick Layered Fidget
(2) Round Egg Layered Fidget

3D PRINTING SETTINGS
Layer Height 0.2mm
PLA works great
15% Infill 
No Supports Needed

Note: Set Outer Wall Speed for Easter Eggs to 100mm/s for smoother finish

Dimensions of Baby Chick: 2 ¾ in. x 2 ¼ in. x ¾ in. 
Dimensions of Round Egg: 2 ¼ in. x 1 ⅞ in. x 1 ⅜ in.

Have fun printing!


Baby Chick and Easter Egg Layered Fidgets

Round Egg Layered Fidget.stl

Slinky (2 Sizes): Small and Large

3D PRINTING SETTINGS
Layer Height 0.2mm
PLA works great
15% Infill 
No supports needed

Dimensions of Small Slinky: 1 ½ in. x 2 ½ in.
Dimensions of Large Slinky: 2 in. x 2 ⅞ in.

After printing, the layers of the slinky’s will be lightly connected together. Gently separate them with your fingers or a non-sharp object like a butter knife.

Have fun printing!

Slinky (2 sizes)

Large Slinky.stl

This 4 Leaf Clover Layered Fidget is sure to bring you luck…or some quality fidget time:)

3D PRINTING SETTINGS
Layer Height 0.2mm
PLA works great
15% Infill
Recommend printing on smooth build plate

You could scale up or down on this but I would caution about scaling down too much because that will result in thinner the walls and tighten the spaces between the layers resulting in a less satisfying fidget. (I don't recommend scaling down below 80% of original size.)

Dimensions of 4 Leaf Clover Layered Fidget: 2 ¾ in. X 2 ½ in.
Dimensions of 4 Leaf Clover Layered Fidget (at 80% Scale): 2 ⅜ in. x 2 ⅛ in.

Have fun printing!

4 Leaf Clover Layered Fidget Toy

4 Leaf Clover LF.stl

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