Waterbear Flexi Tardigrade Model
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Print in place flexi waterbear with no supports, in AMS and Single Colour profiles.
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Model information
- Source
- Printables
- Category
- Animals
- License
- Standard Digital File License
This flexi waterbear is a print in place tardigrade with a segmented, wiggly body, tiny cream feet and a sweet little smile. Tardigrades are the famously tough microscopic animals also known as water bears or moss piglets, so this makes a lovely nod for science fans, nature lovers and anyone who likes a quirky desk companion. It prints already joined together, so there is no assembly, no glue and no supports.
Choose the AMS profile for the black face details, or the Single Colour profile if you would rather print with one filament. The settings below use 0.6mm line widths for the walls, so it is worth checking those are set before you hit print. Once it is off the bed, give it a gentle wiggle to check it moves freely, then pop it on a shelf or desk.
Filament Colour & Material
PLA works well. A sand or tan body with cream feet suits it, and black gives the AMS version its face details.
Print Settings
Print type: Print in place
Supports: No
Nozzle: 0.4mm
Layer height: 0.12mm
Infill: 15%
Wall line count: 2 or more
Line widths: 0.6mm for the default, initial and outer walls
Feel free to print this one for yourself or as a gift. If you want to sell prints or use it commercially, you'll need the Commercial Licence tier over on Patreon: