January 18, 2023
Description
For this week's design project I decided to create a few earring designs for my wife. More specifically drop style earrings because that's what she likes. Well, I kind of went on a tangent and made a lot of different designs. I'll be releasing them in two different sets over the next couple of weeks. Each set consists of four original designs. They've also been designed with a filament swap in mind but also print just fine without swapping out colors. Each pair takes roughly 20-30 minutes to print.
Bill of materials:
Nothing special here. A pair takes about 3-5 grams of filament. Which means these are perfect for that spool of filament that just has a tiny amount left. You will however also need to purchase some earring findings and have access to a small pair of pliers.
Earring findings: https://www.amazon.com/Hypoallergenic-Earring-Thrilez-600Pcs-Jewelry/dp/B08JC9W2YT
Small pliers: https://www.amazon.com/Pliers-Jewelry-Cutters-Wrapping-Beading/dp/B0B4JPSQLG/
Printing:
A couple of things to note. If you're planning on a filament swap then I suggest setting the swap to happen at 1.5mm or layer 14. I also recommend printing at a little higher resolution by adjusting your layer height to .10 mm instead of .20 mm.
Layer height: .10 mm
Infill: 15%
Assembly:
The assembly process is super simple and actually really fun. You will find some photos showing the assembly process in the gallery. If you need more photos or further instructions don't hesitate to leave a comment and let me know.
I've also included a couple of photos showing how to attach the findings.
Notes:
If you do happen to print these we would love to see your prints. So please comment and share your photos. Honestly, I can't wait to see what color combinations everyone comes up with. Also, if you happen like this model please consider clicking the lil heart. I would really appreciate it.
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Share Alike