Black Widow Spider & Web Display / LED Backlit Accent Piece

Bring an eerie, atmospheric cobweb effect to your desk, shelf, or mantel with this LED-backlit spider web display! Featuring a detailed corner web and a poseable black widow spider, this tabletop piece casts dramatic geometric shadows day or night.

Originally conceptualized as a custom woodworking project, this model has been fully adapted for 3D printing with innovative peg-mounting hardware, dual frame thickness options, and versatile lighting routing! Print it as a standalone desk accent, or use it as a physical template guide for scroll saw woodworking!

Frame & Web Versions:

• Slim Border Web Frame (0.30″ Frame Width/Height): Designed with a slender 0.30″ perimeter border, giving the web a lighter profile—it ideal when using base-mounted LED lighting.

• Wide LED Border Web Frame (V2 - 0.525″ Frame Width/Height): Features a wider 0.525″ perimeter border with a 0.40″ inner rear channel designed specifically for mounting LED light strips along the frame's inside border. The web diameter is also ~0.30″ larger. Works with or without the optional rear light shield!

Both versions maintain a uniform 0.375″ overall depth with a 0.125″ outer front wall and hollowed rear cavity.

Repositionable Spider & Peg Mounting:

• 3D Printed Spider: Features round insertion holes on the bottom that receive printable L-shaped locking pegs. Insert the round peg into the spider, spin it, and lock the square L-end securely onto any web strand in your choice of positions!

• Woodworking Templates: Includes dedicated 0.25″ template files to cut a multi-part spider out of wood. While all template files are 0.25″ thick, using varied wood thicknesses for individual leg and body parts creates a stunning 3D dimensional profile.

Be sure to explore the rest of my lighting collection here:  Illuminated Silhouette Collection

Key Features:

• Locking Peg Hanger System: Custom round-to-square "L" pegs let you rotate and lock the 3D-printed black widow spider anywhere on the web strands.

• Dual Frame LED Setup Options: Choose between the slim standard frame or the deep V2 frame with integrated channels for perimeter LED strip mounting.

• Precision Fit & Wire Management: The base features built-in alignment insets and tabs to securely slot the web upright, along with a discreet rear slotted pass-through to route power cords cleanly out the back.

• Optional Rear Light Shield (V2 Only): Fastens with standard hardware to pre-modeled mounting holes to direct light forward and hide wiring.

• Woodworker & Hybrid Friendly: Functions as a physical template guide if you prefer cutting real wood for a hybrid build! Or using 3D printed spider as a carving guides!

Dimensions

• Base: 10″ × 3″ (0.5″ rounded corners) × 0.375″

• Width: 9″

• Height: 9″

• Total Assembled Height: 9.375″

• Thickness: 0.375″

Print Settings

• Material: PLA or PETG

• Layer Height: 0.12mm to 0.20mm (0.12mm recommended for fine spider leg details)

• Infill: 20%+ (Gyroid or Grid)

• Orientation: Print flat face down on the build plate for a smooth surface finish.    

• Supports: None required

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