Layered Wolf decoration

cults3d

The wolf is a beautiful design piece and makes a great gift idea! It contents of 7 layers à 5mm height, that can be printed without any supports. It is roughly 190x160x35mm big. The file is designed to add an optional LED strip in the back. The layers can be screwed together with three screws to be able to unassemble the wolf and change batteries. If you do not want to add lights you can also just glue the layers together. For the LED Version you will need the following parts: - 3 Screws (Hex): M2x30 - 3 Thread inserts: M2x4x3.2 - LED string light (micro copper wire) with around 10 LEDs or more (we need 5 LEDs in the wolf) Tools you might need: - hex key for the M2x30 screws - sodering iron for the thread inserts - wire clipper (usually comes with your printer) to shorten the LED string lights - Lighter Tips: - The wolf can be painted (I used acrylics) or just used as is. It is a personal preference. On the photos you can see it painted and also how it would look without painting it. - The copper LED wire has usually around every LED some kind of hot glue. I warmed it up with a lighter and pushed the endings tighter together to get them in the 4mm holes of the design. - It can be cut to remove LEDs that are not needed. I cut it down to 7 LEDs to have a bit extra in order one breaks or the wire between 2 LEDs is to short to reach the next hole. - you can use hot glue to fixate the wires in the battery area (I did not do that) - Layer 7 I printed upside down in order to have a smooth front and that the thread holes are coming out fine. The photos should explain most steps, if you have questions feel free to ask.