Summary

This is two parts that snap together to make a holder for a 5/8" marble, with a hole to hang it. There's one for a 7/8" marble here.

Marbles aren't made precisely, so measure yours with calipers. It'll be fine if it's a bit small, but if it's oversize the parts will either not snap together (SLS) or break (more brittle materials).

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

3D Systems

                                            <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>                     <div><p>ProJet 160</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>                     <div><p>No</p></div></p>                                                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>                    </p><div><p>I'm sorry, I get parts from Shapeways and I can't tell you much about how to print these. Here's the link if you'd like to get them there:<br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://tinyurl.com/y8obckmu">http://tinyurl.com/y8obckmu</a><br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://tinyurl.com/y7sbmrs4">http://tinyurl.com/y7sbmrs4</a></p><p>You probably need a machine that doesn't use any kind of supports. The material must have a little flexibility for the snap-fit to work. It should not be brittle.</p><p>The hanging hole is 1.4mm diameter, so unless you don't want to hang the thing or are ready to drill it out in post, you'll need that much resolution.</p></div>

Post-Printing

I hung mine on some thread. If you want to get fancy, put a piece of nylon monofil through the hole, then melt the inner end to make a round bead to hold it.

How I Designed This

Rhinoceros all the way.

Little Star 5/8" Marble Cage

Little Star 5/8" Marble Cage

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