Turn Your Spool Into a Movie Reel (Photo Gift)

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Maker @Pj3d made a stand! Find it here (Click)

 

🎬 Movie Reel Photo Gift

Turn your empty filament spool into something unforgettable.

Create a cinematic memory reel from your leftover filament —
perfect for photos, gifts, or even a hidden surprise.
 

Uses only ~150g of filament and ONE empty spool.
Easily swap photos anytime to refresh your display or personalize it for different moments.

✨ Why this stands out

Give your old spools a second life and turn them into a personal, display-worthy film reel.

Whether it’s a gift or your own memories — this isn’t just a print…
it’s something people will actually keep.

🔥 Features

🎬 Cinematic film reel design
🖼️ Fully customizable with your own photos
♻️ Reuses empty filament spools
💸 Hidden storage compartment inside
🎁 Perfect unique gift (birthdays, Valentine’s, etc.)
🔧 Snap-fit assembly — no glue needed

🔧 Compatibility

✅ Tested by me:

• Bambu Lab 
• Sunlu V3 
• eSun (tight fit)
• Polymaker
• Eryone

✅ Tested by the Community:

• China Leung  ( thanks @Ckimball8 )
• Creality Plastic reels ( Thanks @Ckimball8 )
• Deeplee (thanks @PTETPA)

 

🔄 Likely compatible:
Overture, Elegoo, Hatchbox, Prusament, Kingroon, and more

👉 Designed for ~200mm spools

🧪 Community Fit Guide

If your spool is roughly:

• Ø 200mm diameter
• 63–68mm width

👉 It will likely fit.

Tried another brand? Drop it below 👇
Let’s build a full compatibility list together 

 

 🔧Assembly

 

1. Slide the inner rings over your empty spool.

   (They are flexible — gently bend them if needed.)

2. Press down until they click firmly into place.

3. Insert the back and front film:

   Slightly bend the film into a curve

   Insert one side into the slot first

   Then gently push the other side in until it snaps into place

   (This step can take a bit of patience the first time.)

4. Insert your photos by sliding them between the film layers.
5. Attach the side pieces.
6. Add the outer ring to lock everything together.
7. Your reel is ready to roll 🎬

 Tips

• Metallic/silver = most realistic look
• Slightly smaller photos = easier insertion

• The size of the picture is 43x32,5 mm( thats 4:3 ratio). Keep a bigger

  border that can slide between the film.

👀 More from this series                                  

• Giant Matchstick 🔥
• Tiny Horse Feet 🐴

• Ceremonial  Scepter 👑

   

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