Collapsible Christmas Ball Greeting Card
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Model information
- Source
- Printables
- Category
- Winter & Christmas & New Year's
- License
- Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — NoDerivatives
This 3D-printed Christmas card features two collapsible Christmas balls that are initially printed flat but can be easily transformed into 3D ornaments. One of the balls incorporates a built-in light to provide a warm, festive glow when placed on your tree. The card also includes a designated area for a personal Christmas message, combining both a greeting and a gift. Designed to be mailed, this card offers a unique way to spread holiday cheer.
Design Options:
We provide several design variations for our 3D-printed Christmas cards, including:
A straight round model (rotates around a central axis)
A wavy model (rotates around a central axis)
A model without an axis
Each model can be configured with or without a central light and may include or exclude a star decoration.
Sample cards have been created by combining these basic ball designs. Each sample features two balls: one with an axis and one without, providing a mix of styles within a single card.
The light used in the model is available for purchase on AliExpress. It is a small, battery-powered light, pre-assembled and ready to use—no additional wiring, batteries, or setup required. Simply insert the light into the ball to activate the glowing effect.
For a simpler option, we offer a version of the card without the light feature, which can be mailed immediately after printing.
Customization:
Our collection includes a wide variety of models, offering both the cards and basic ball designs for customization. This allows you to create a personalized holiday card.
Available versions include English, Catalan, and a no-text version, enabling you to add your own custom message. This ensures a versatile and thoughtful greeting for any recipient, regardless of language.
Printing Instructions:
For models featuring a light, a light cover must be printed using transparent filament to ensure proper light transmission. The light cover file is located in a separate folder, as it is compatible with all models. There are three versions for different printer tolerances and filaments.
Optionally, perform a filament change to make the globe of the ball containing the light transparent on both sides.
For all other models, no specific printing instructions are required. The design prints directly without the need for supports.