Happy New Years 2025 with this bobble year and stars hairband!
Recommendations
Filament
PETG filament is flexible enough for the bobble section to bend almost 90 degrees without snapping. PLA+ has a bit more flexibility than PLA but not as must as PETG and is a good alternative material for this print. PLA is not as flexible; however, it is strong enough to avoid snapping except under vigorous movement - it just won't bobble as much.
Slicer Settings
Bobble Top:
- Print orientation - must be flat and rotated to 45 degrees to fit on a 220mm print bed.
- Layer height - 0.2
- Wall line count - 2
- Top layers - 3
- Bottom layers - 3
- Infill density - 5%
- Infill pattern - lightning
- Support - None
- Build plate adhesion - None
Hair band:
- Print orientation - flat with opening for bobble insert facing up
- Layer height - 0.2
- Wall line count - 4
- Top layers - 3
- Bottom layers - 3
- Infill density - 5%
- Infill pattern - lines
- Support - None
- Build plate adhesion - None
Assembly tips:
- The bobble section needs to be inserted into the hairband opening at the top of the hair band. This is a snug, snap fit. Sand the ball of the bobble section slightly if needed until it slides in with just a little force required. The interface fit will depend on your 3d printer accuracy. Tolerance used was 0.3mm.
- Add a dab of super-glue to the hairband/bobble section joint to secure it. Hot glue may also work.
Jesster
