Flexi Spike Ball – Recycle Contest Edition

Flexi Spike Ball – Recycle Contest Edition

Remix of my original Flexi Beanbag V1 by Samui Circus

🎪 About this model

Meet the Flexi Spike Ball — a remix of my own original Flexi Beanbag V1, now transformed with spikes inspired by spiky fruits like durian, jackfruit, and more! 🌵🍈

This model was specially created for the Pi-Guy Filament Recycling Design Contest on MakerWorld. The spiky shell makes it look wild and feel amazing in the hand — flexible, bouncy, and totally unique.

🔄 What I changed from the original Flexi Beanbag V1

• Added spikes all around the ball for a durian / spiky fruit-inspired look
• Optimized geometry for printing with mixed/recycled scrap filament
• Kept the flexible, squeezable beanbag feel of the original

👉 See the original Flexi Beanbag V1 here: 
https://makerworld.com/en/models/2440873-flexi-beanbag-v1-juggling-ball-maker-edition#profileId-2739819

 

Boost Me🙏Flexi Balls started as a way to turn my 3D printing waste into something useful.

🤹 As a performer and father, I’m building this project from home to support my family while creating sustainable circus tools.🤡🎪

Your boost directly helps me expand this small workshop and develop better recycled production systems.

Thank you for being part of this journey.🙏

 

🛠️ How to Assemble

⚠️for assembly: wear protective gloves and use needle-nose pliers to help snap the tiles together — it makes the process much easier and safer!

For full assembly instructions, please refer to the original Flexi Beanbag V1 model page (link above).

Filling options — get creative and recycle! ♻️ The inside can be filled with all kinds of recycled materials:

• 🟡 3D printing waste — purge poop, failed prints, support scraps, anything leftover from your printer!
• 🎈 Balloons — cut up old balloons or recycle inner tubes from bike tires for a bouncy, rubbery fill
• 🚲 Recycled rubber — bike tire inner tubes cut into small pieces work great for a heavier, hard-impact ball
• 🧪 Experiment freely! — sand, pellets, rubber bits… every fill gives a different feel and weight

💡 Tip: For juggling or hard impact use, we recommend filling with recycled rubber from bike inner tubes. It gives great weight and bounce!

♻️ Filament Recycling Tip

This model is the perfect project for using up leftover spools and filament scraps. Mix colors freely — with the spikes, every print looks like a wild tropical fruit! 🌈

Don't throw away your 3D print waste — stuff it inside the ball! Purge poop, failed prints, support material — it all becomes the filling. Zero waste, 100% fun. 🌱

🖨️ Recommended Print Settings

• Material: PLA or PETG (recycled scraps welcome!)
• Infill: 20–30%
• Supports: Not needed
• Layer height: 0.2 mm
• Plate: Bambu Textured PEI Plate
  
  💡 Tip: PETG gives a slightly more flexible and impact-resistant result compared to PLA — great for juggling use!
  
  If you are interested in this recycling experiment, you may also like the other designs in the Flexi series:

• Flexi Beanbag V2 – Recycled Modular Juggling Ball
  An improved modular design optimized for juggling practice and anti-stress use.
  https://makerworld.com/en/models/2590553-flexi-beanbag-v2-recycled-modular-juggling-ball#profileId-2858342
   

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  Flexi Beanbag V1 – Maker Edition
  The first prototype exploring how recycled 3D printing waste can be used as filler inside a modular juggling ball.
  https://makerworld.com/en/models/2440873-flexi-beanbag-v1-juggling-ball-maker-edition

  
  
  🤖 Transparency Note

• The 3D model and all images were designed and created by Samui Circus — no AI was used for any of them. The written description was assisted by AI to help with wording and formatting. ✍️