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Decorative Candy Corn Candy Bowls!

Hey everyone!

Here is the decorative version of the Candy Corn Stacking Candy Bowls!  It is the same model and same print instructions as the plain version.  No supports, just print and stack!  This one may take a bit more print time because of the details, and as with any high detail print, the lower the layer height you use the better the detail will come out!

Here is the link to the model in the archives if you want to give it a print yourself!
2022-10-19 19:07:29 +0000 UTC View Post

Candy Corn Stacking Candy Bowls!

Hey everyone!

Introducing the Candy Corn Stacking Candy Bowls!  If you've been around for a little while you know I like candy, thus, I like designing candy bowls.

I've uploaded the files for this design into the archives, but I don't have time to write the print instructions at the moment as I'm running out the door for the day.  I just wanted to get this model before I left!

Its a pretty straightforward and quick print, each of the 3 pieces print individually t...

"Boo" Spinner Fidget Keychain Now Available!

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Here's a quick little Halloween fidget/keychain!  This design prints quickly and with no supports needed.  

It features 2 independently spinning discs that print within the O's of the word Boo and are sized to fit around your finger so you can play with it like a fidget spinner or spin it around like a karambit.  There is also a built-in hole for keychains!

Here is the link to the design in archives if you would like to give it a print!
2022-10-08 02:23:04 +0000 UTC View Post

New Blender Tutorial in the Archives!

Hey everyone, 

The other day I was asked to make a drip tray for the Skull Planter and I wanted to use it as an opportunity to make a short and sweet Blender tutorial for you!

In the video I show how to create the custom outline around the base of the skull, then use the Solidify and Subdivision Surface modifiers to create the final drip tray model!  As you can see the video is linked above, but I have also added the link to the Tutorial Directory in the Archives!  ...

Skull Keychains!

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Here is one last variation to add to our Halloween Skull Pack, keychains! As with the rest of the skull variations, these print with no supports needed.

I have uploaded two versions of the keychain into the Archives.  (1) A plain skull version and (2) skull and crossbones version.  

These are designed at a fairly small scale so you may not want to scale them any smaller, but should be fine to scale up if you choose! 

Here is the link to the...

More Skull Models Available!

Hey everyone!

I've uploaded a few more variations of the skull sculpture I made into the archives!  Here's what's new:

- Matching drip tray for the planter
- Candlestick Holders (Tall & Stubby)
- Tealight Holders (Tall & Stubby)

***Quick disclaimer:  The candlestick and tealight holders should only be used with battery operated candles if using PLA.  I would suggest PETG or another material with higher heat resistance if you're wanting to use t...

New Tutorial + Stache Box F360 File Now Available

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I had a couple people ask if I could upload the Fusion 360 file for the Stache Box so they could customize it themselves, so I did!  The F360 file is now in the archives for you to download:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SaNvMgBRosFOyHcWn83jUayz2iMgHel2?usp=sharing

I also went ahead and filmed a short tutorial (13 mins) sho...

Halloween Skulls Now Available!

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So up until very recently I had never sculpted a skull and with Halloween coming up I decided to change that!  I created the base model in Nomad Sculpt, then decided to create a few different variations in Blender!  All variations of this model print with no supports needed!

I have uploaded into the archives 3 different versions of this model so far:
- Jawless Skull
- Skull & Cross Bones Wall Hanging (3 sizes to help with scaling without effectin...

The Stache Box

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Here's a quick design I just finished up that I've had on my list for a little while.  I call it the Stache Box!  I realize there's quite a big market for stash containers and related organizational items, so I figured this could be a decent product for those of you that sell 3D prints!  

The box and lid print with no supports needed and I have included 2 different options for the lid.  The first option has the mustache included on the lid and you...

SNB2 Update!

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Thank you all for you feedback on SNB2, I'm very glad a lot of you like the model!  I've made a few updates/added some new STL's to help with the printing process for those of you that don't have multi-material setups.  You can watch the 5 min video above to see all of the changes, but here are the cliffnotes:

1) Made a minor fix to the drawer.  The STL has been replaced in the archives.

2) Changes magnet slots, reduced from 6 slot to 3.   2022-08-26 23:50:02 +0000 UTC View Post

SNB2: Sticky Note Bot 2 (Snib) now Available!

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So this is something a little different, but I've got a series of designs I've begun developing and I'm very excited to share if with you all.  The reason I say this is a little different...This is just the first design of many from a universe/backstory that I've begun creating from scratch.  A little more on that later.

I want to introduce you to SNB2, or Sticky Note Bot 2.  I call it Snib for short, and it is the first many different designs/characte...

The Social Cell now in the Archives!

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I present my newest design, The Social Cell. This is a jail cell for smartphones and other small items!  The design prints 100% support free, and requires no assembly afterwards.  Just print the building, print the door, and slide it into place to lock it.  Don't forget to print the key so you can get it open!

The video you see up top is an animation I created in Fusion360 to show how it works, but you can find photos of it actually printed in the Arch...

Fire Hydrant Stash Container Now Available!

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I have just released into the archives the Fire Hydrant Stash Container!  This design prints with zero supports, and the individual pieces thread together after printing.  It features a lock (the front cap) that holds the container in place so it won't open when you don't want it to.

You remove the top cap to access the inner storage container, and there are two different options for the inner container:

1) The first option is split into 2 storage com...

1/4"-20 Attachment for Thingy Mount Now Available!

Hey everyone, 

Here is another attachment for the Thingy Mount that was highly requested, the 1/4"-20.  This attachment prints in 2 pieces, and requires a 1/4"-20 x 1/2" long hex head bolt, and works for most webcams and many other camera and phone attachments.

I have updated the printing instructions in the archives for the Thingy Mount and uploaded the STL's to the drive.  You should be able to find the 1/4" bolt at your local hardware store, but I have also inclu...

Phone Attachment for Universal Thingy Mount Now Available!

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I have just uploaded the STL's for the Phone Attachment for the Universal Thingy Mount into the Archives.  Here is the link to the design if you want to print it:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zCRNY8ImEOYWJQfrP6FzDOJsS64ZlFGS?usp=sharing

The phone attachment was a big one that I wanted to knock out, so next I can focus on a...

F360 Sketching Tutorial (Custom Sticker Box)

Hey everyone, 

I have just released a new Fusion 360 tutorial in the archives!  In this video we create a custom box to hold stickers while going over some basic and slightly more complex sketching techniques.

Regardless of whether you're looking to make a sticker box, I think this video has some great tips and tricks to help improve your sketching.

Hope you find it useful, and as always thank you all very much for the support!

- Jacob

CANnon Cup Holder Now In The Archives!

Hey everyone!

So I know a few of you may have already downloaded this one from Thangs, but the CANnon Cup Holder is now available in the archives!  Here's a cool thing, it ended up winning its category for their design competition!  

The CANnon is designed to hold a 12oz can (66 mm diameter), and comes with 2 different options to print the display stand.  The end cap also screws into place with threads, so the entire model prints support free.  I achieved the g...

Universal Thingy Mount v2.0

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As promised, I have just uploaded a few new bases for the Universal Thingy Mount, but there's also a huge update to the entire model!

I was getting ready to design the GoPro attachment when I realized something.  The joints that I had already designed in v1 were very similar to the "GoPro-style" attachments, and with a few tweaks I could make the joints themselves compatible, rather than designing a separate attachment for GoPro's.  I actually tried to avo...

Pokeball "Trophy" Displays - All Types Now Available

Hey everyone, 

I have just uploaded the rest of the Pokémon types for the "Trophy Displays."  In case you missed it, I originally uploaded the fire, water, and grass types, but just finished uploading the other 15!

This design can be used for both the Functional Pokeballs and the Cosplay versions.  Just print them at 100% scale for the Functional Pokeballs, and 60% scale for the Cosplay Pokeballs.  

Hope you enjoy, and as always thank you all very much f...

BTS: New Universal Mount Clamps

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Just wanted to film a little Behind The Scenes on the new attachments I'm working on for the Universal Thingy Mount.  

TLDR:  I created a bigger clamp (80mm clearance) designed specifically for the heavy duty metal shelves a lot of people have their printers on, and an L-shaped bracket that's made to have magnets embedded into it to mount on the front of metal shelves.  I'm also designing a standalone base for the design, which is currently test ...

Universal Thingy Mount v1 Now Available

Hey everyone!

Here's a new design that I've been wanting to get started on for a while now, but very recently had a good reason to get it started!  I call it the Universal Thingy Mount!

So the intention behind the design is to have a modular mount that could be used to hold all sorts of different devices and mount them to different surfaces.  I have big plans to create more attachment pieces, but for now I have released the attachments for a Blink Outdoor Camera and a Ra...

Trophy-Themed Pokeball Displays!

Hey everyone, 

I've had a handful of people ask about display stands for the Pokeballs, so I started designing a few different kinds!  I just released the Trophy Themed stands and will be releasing one for all of the different Pokemon types.

You can find these new stands in the archives here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MxhgwOE4MTjDid...

Tutorial: Creating Custom Threads in Fusion 360

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I have just uploaded a new Fusion 360 tutorial in the Archives on how to create your own custom threads in Fusion 360!  Here is the link to all of the tutorials if you want to take a look:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OYXeafn_VKPAvscFSpi-HsntWj1W3mkOXsQiCfK3iro/edit?usp=sharing

I know its been a little whil...

Original Ultra Ball Now Available!

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I've finished testing the Original Ultra Ball and it is now available in the archives!  As with all the other pieces and variations to this design, it all snaps together with no glue required.  

Just like with the Heavy, Master, and Great Balls, this design uses all the same pieces as the Original Pokeball.  You only print the Ultra Ball Top Shell in black (or dark grey) instead of the standard red one, and then the additional yellow accent piece...

Great Ball & Master Ball Now Available + Original Ball Update

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The files for the Original Great Ball & Master Ball are here at last!  As with the Heavy Ball, these are variations of the Original Pokeball and use the same parts except for the top piece. They also still fully snap together with no glue needed!

I have to say, I almost caved in and decided to make the some of the accent features just glue into place, but after some thought and playing around in Fusion I was finally able to get everything to snap together. &...

Kuchi Kopi Now Available!

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So most of you follow me on Tik Tok and may have seen that I've been learning Nomad sculpt on the Ipad.  After a little bit of playing around I decided I wanted to try and make a simple character, so I made Kuchi Kopi from Bob's Burgers!  I made both Good & Bad Kuchi Kopi, and both models print support free.  

There is a bit of an overhang on Bad Kuchi Kopi's forehead, but my printer was able to handle it just fine without support.  These are ...

Fusion 360 Files Now Available!

Hey everyone, 

I've had a few requests for the F360 files for the Arcues and Original Pokeballs, so they are now in the Archives!  

I already had the Arceus Pokeball in there, but I have uploaded an updated version that includes the inserts.  In the video above I go over how to navigate the files if you plan to make any of your own custom pieces!

You can find the F360 files in the models' respective folders in the Archives!

As always thank you all v...

Original Pokeball Now Available!

Hey everyone!

So we've got 2 updates to the Original Pokeball file!  As i'm sure you've already guessed, the first update is that i've uploaded the files to make it into a Heavy Ball.  Everything still prints and assembles the same as the Original Ball, you just need to print the Heavy Ball top instead, and the 4 accent pieces that go along with it.  They snap into place just like everything else.

Unfortunately they don't have any room for storage underneath them li...

New! Textured Planter Series (3) Now in the Archives!

Hey everyone!

Last spring I did a small series of geometrically modeled planters in Blender (See Zig Zag Planters in the Archives), and I decided to do another series of planters this year!

Introducing the Textured Planters Series.  You may recognize them as the same textures used on the Fancy Easter Eggs.  I really liked these patterns on the Eggs and wanted to try them out on a different design, so here we are!

The planters have build in storage holes,  an...

More Pokeball Updates (Arceus AND Original)

Hey everyone!

I just uploaded some new files for both the Arceus & Original Pokeball.  Here's a list of the new files:

Arceus Pokeball
- Additional Ball Bottom with Rounded Bottom

Original Pokeball
- Additional Ball Bottom with Flat Bottom
- Nintendo DS Inserts (2 Pieces, Holds 8 Games)
- SD/Micro SD Card Inserts (2 Pieces, Holds 12 SD & 12 Micro SD)

I think these are all the types of inserts I'm gonna make for now, so up next will be making ...