Mushroom Ornament - Amanita Muscaria AMS No Waste

Please check out my newer, mini version also.. Improved design.. It uses much less plastic but is just as cute if not cuter:

 

https://makerworld.com/en/models/952442-amanita-muscaria-mushroom-mini-build-a-shroom#profileId-920694

 

Print this cute Mushroom Ornament and put it together. Fun for kids and any mushroom enthusiasts! This AMS (optional) multicolor model creates *ZERO WASTE due to it's component model that you get to assemble. The stem threads into the cap making it super easy, no glue required. Prints on one plate in about 4 hours for the Ultra HQ version. Turning off fuzzy skin on the cap saves about an hour if you're pressed for time! Up close the fuzzy skin does a good job of hiding layer lines, though.

 

Enjoy my 3D design take of the easily recognizable Fly Agaric (Amanita Muscaria) on your Christmas tree or free standing wherever you choose. There is a small hole at the top for a string or wire to pass through. I've even included a small anchor to hook your string/wire too which should work without having to tie a knot. See pictures.

Features:

• Easy and fun assembly (CAUTION** - the warts and string clamp are very small parts, please be careful with young children/pets)
• Zero waste other than the normal purges for the start and one filament change
• Ornament ready or free standing - Includes part to easily anchor string or wire
• Gills, Annulus and Warts fully modeled as separate parts
• Fuzzy skin textures on most parts
• V1.1 New - Threaded string/wire clamp to easily clamp down your string with a large flat screwdriver.
• Threaded stem/cap
• Prints on ONE plate
• 65.3 g total filament (40g Red Basic PLA, 25g Jade White Basic PLA)

 

This model was designed using Bambu Lab Basic PLA and also tested with eSun PLA+. Using other filaments, especially if they are not calibrated or dried properly may lead to issues with tolerances for the “warts” that you pop into the top of the cap. The threads on the stem and cap have a good amount of tolerance and shouldn't cause issues.

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Please note that I have not tested scaling the model up or down. I don't see an issue with making it bigger, but smaller may cause issues as the gills are already very delicate. I plan to upload a smaller version but will first need to reduce the gill count in the design.

 

My main goal with this design was to make a semi-realistic “cute” mushroom model without wasting a ton of filament. My printing ethos makes efficiency a top priority and in this case I think we can enjoy something far more refined without any of the waste! I hope my model resonates this with you.

 

Assembly:

Please see the assembly guide pictures and text below.

1. Carefully remove each part from build plate (you can leave the warts for now if you want so they don't get lost)

2. (Optional for Ornament use)

   Pass two ends of a loop of string/wire/fishing line though the top hole in the mushroom cap. Send each end through one of the holes on the pointy end of the new threaded string clamp. Thread the clamp into the base of the cap pointy end first and tighten with a large flat screwdriver while keeping the ends of the string protruding slightly from the bottom of the clamp. Secure tightly and test to make sure the string doesn't pull through. You may have to back off and re-tighten the clamp.

3. Place the gills on the base of the cap (flat side away from the cap) and seat the ring of gills into position, it should press in very easily with some satisfying 'clicks'. It will only go one way.
4. Stick the threaded end of the stem through the Annulus (veil/skirt looking thing) and thread the stem into the base of the cap.
5. Push the warts into the holes in the cap. There are three different sizes. They are tapered and the flat side goes down into the cap. It may take a bit of force to pop them in depending on your printer's performance. You can get them started and then push the cap down onto a piece of wood or cutting board to put some force on the top of the wart without hurting your fingers! Be careful not to put too much force on the stem while you're doing this.
6. Hang or place your Amanita wherever you'd like and enjoy!

 

*Filament swaps just once from white to red. .32g of flush!

**If your printer is unable to produce the tolerances within reason the warts may be difficult to insert, or may be easy to remove/fall out if you drop the model. Please be aware of this for your children and pets. There is a second print plate with just the warts if you wish to scale them bigger or smaller by probably 2-3% to adjust them.. Or, use a drop of glue…