May 30, 2026
Description
Looking for a simple and kid-friendly articulated toy?
This caterpillar was designed with smooth, rounded shapes and soft curves instead of sharp spikes or aggressive fantasy details. While articulated dragons seem to be everywhere these days, I wanted to create something a little different: a friendly little caterpillar that's safe, fun to handle, and easy to print.
The model comes in two versions:
🐛 Short Caterpillar – compact, cute, and perfect as a desk toy or small gift.
🐛 Long Caterpillar – extra flexible and satisfying to wiggle, making it even more fun for kids and fidget lovers.
Print-in-place design
No supports required
Smooth rounded geometry
Child-friendly appearance
Flexible articulated body
Great for multicolor filament
Quick and easy print
0.12-0,16 mm layer height recommended
0.4 mm nozzle
Supports: No
Brim: Not required
PLA recommended
The simple design also makes it a great canvas for experimenting with different filament colors, silk materials, gradients, or rainbow effects.
If you print one, I'd love to see your make!
Happy printing! 🐛
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Share Alike
Timmy
