Hot Air Balloon Mobile (3D Print or Laser Cut)

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Hanging rotating hot air balloons and clouds infant toy. The balloons and clouds may either be 3D printed or laser cut. I have provided either files for download. They consist of two parts that slide fit together (use 2.0 mm cardboard or plywood for laser cutting). Use some glue to secure them together. Use different filament colors if 3D printed or paint them to your liking. Use some CA glue to secure them. If the slits are too narrow or too wide, slightly adjust the Z thickness accordingly. The baskets are 3D prints. The lugs are kinda delicate and I recommend using tough PLA or similar filament. Printer ridges are welcome on this item as they represent basketwork :-) Use wire or twine to make tiny loops that go at the top and bottom of the balloons and clouds. As for additional materials, you will need some wooden dowels (I used 4mm diameter x 170 mm length each for mine) and some twine, fishing line or similar. For the center block you may either use wood or 3D print the one I provided (4mm bore holes). Scale the print accordingly for different dowel diameters (e.g. 125% for 5mm dowels). Enjoy and please post some pictures of your mobiles! :-)