I love when makers share not just their models, but the stories behind them. So here’s mine: how a clingy shower curtain led me to sketch, design, and 3D print a simple magnetic solution that I now use every day.
Enjoy my story!!!
💡 It Started With a Problem
All I wanted was a peaceful shower — but the curtain kept clinging to my legs like some haunted plastic ghost. 👻👻👻 The culprit? Warm air rising and pulling the curtain inward (thanks physics!).
That frustration kicked off a fun design challenge. Since my bathtub is metallic, I tested a magnet — and it stuck!
Time to model a better solution!!!
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🧲 From Paper Sketch to Print
It began on paper — literally. I sketched out a basic concept to hold the curtain in place using magnets.
From there, I jumped into Fusion 360 and modeled a compact magnetic stopper. I wanted it to hide the magnets, be easy to print, and stay put without damaging the tub.
Each stopper uses 2 × Ø10×2mm magnets placed with the same polarity orientation — making sure to test with the bathtub first!
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🧱 The Wall Holder Design
Next, I needed a tidy way to store the stoppers when not in use.
So I created a wall-mounted holder:
- Holds 3 stoppers vertically
- Attaches via a 20×50×1.5mm magnetic strip behind it
- Optional screw hole for an M4 flat-head… you know… just in case XD
This keeps everything clean and accessible — no rattling around or mess!
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🧪 Testing It All
After a few test prints, tweaks, and face redesigns, it was ready.
Here’s the final setup in black and red PLA (I haven't ordered PETG yet!) — magnetic, neat, and functional:
And here’s one in action during a shower:
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⚙️ Print Settings
- Material: PETG (recommended) or PLA
- Layer Height: 0.2 mm (Because we want that high quality!!!)
- Infill: 15%
- Supports: Not required
- Magnets (stopper): 2 × Ø10×2mm
- Magnet (holder): 1 × Ø10×2mm
- Magnetic Strip: 20×50×1.5mm
- Wall Screw (optional): M4 flat-head
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🛠️ Fusion 360 Design Highlights
For fellow CAD enthusiasts, here's a peek inside the model:
This helped ensure the stoppers fit snugly, the magnets aligned properly, and the back stayed flush with the wall.
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🚿 Download & Try It!
If you’ve ever fought with your shower curtain, this might just be your favourite print this week.
✅ Clean look
✅ Fast print
✅ Everyday usefulness
👉 [Check out the full model and print files here]
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❤️ Let’s Make Better Showers
If you try it out, let me know what you think! Feedback is welcome!!!
I hope this little story entertained and inspired you!!!
Happy printing!
