Snake Scale Hexagonal Chainmail - Print in place by RileyDesigns

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LARGE - 10x11 - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 20% infill

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6.3 h

1 plate

4.9(14)

SMALL - 5x5 - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 20% infill

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1.5 h

1 plate

4.8(9)

MEDIUM - 8x8 - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 20% infill

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3.9 h

1 plate

4.8(9)

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Description

This is snake scale chainmail, a print in place multi-use flexible fabric. This chainmail can be used from anything from a satisfying fidget toy to an integral part of you cosplay or costumes. This model is strong so feel free to play till your hearts content or weather it to deataile a costume. This model can be colored via bambu studio. For best results use a small layer height, but .2 works just fine. If there are any shapes you would specifically like I'd be happy to make them and upload it as a profile.

Measurements

Each side of the hexagon is 7mm in length

Distance from center to center to link the chainmail together should be 13.25mm horizontally, and to get the second row of chainmail is over 6.625mm up 11.5mm. Do not reduce the distances lower than that or the scales will fuse together.

Comment & Rating (48)

@user_2247645423

I experimented with a soldering iron for fusing the links together. I am using a microscope to get in close, but you can maybe do it with just a magnifying glass. set the tip temp as low as it would go (500°F) and narrow, bent chisel tip. I cut some of the link on opposing sides to mesh the links and then shoveled the removed bit into the iron and bridged the gap(s). since it's on the bottom, I wasn't concerned with color bleed, but I tried to keep it consistent. It's tedious, but fun to do. just need to figure out a good cut point and then reuse some purge from the printer to refill the gaps. I'm also experimenting with simply burning out a section of the link and bridging since using diagonal cutters seems to impart too much bending motion on the link hooks and they break off. I'll try print some more and then fuse together then show off the results.

@WeBe3Dprinting

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Awesome work. Have you tried a 3d pen? I bet you could get some amazing results.

@user_2247645423

Replying to @WeBe3Dprinting :

no, I hadn't thought of it (nor do i own one), but that seems like a good idea.

@user_1754973947

my husband has a soldering iron he said I can use but I've never used one before so idk if I'd be brave enough to attempt that but I've been thinking about holding it in as I print another set of scales so that I don't have to break anything

@sordosprinter

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MEDIUM - 8x8 - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 20% infill

Intriguing model to fidget with. Unfortunately the scales aren’t as smooth as I would like. Not sure if it’s the model or something to do with my printer. (I know three scales popped loose and I’m not talking about those.) Other models seem to be fine. Filament is Flashforge Burnt Titanium PLA.

The designer has replied

@rileysavoy03

printing on a lower layer height with make them more smooth

@rileysavoy03

after looking into your print picture more it looks like your nozzle might have a partial clog or you re running your temps too high. The print I did used the exact profile posted and it came out wonderful. I would double check you are using the right filament profile

@sordosprinter

I used the profile as is from the Handy app. It may be the profile may not work well with the Flashforge Burnt Titanium filament without tweaking.

@shumpystar

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SMALL - 5x5 - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 20% infill

i’m a huge fan of all kinds of 3d printed fabrics and chainmails. this is really well made. next chance i get im going to print a larger one. 👍🫡

The designer has replied

@rileysavoy03

they look even better with smaller layers, I’ve also got a dragon scale I think you would like. thanks for the support!

@shumpystar

Replying to @rileysavoy03 :

lol i had the dragon one saved as well. can’t wait to print.

@corinos

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Gave the medium a try on my A1. Had a little strangeness on 2 or 3 links on the bottom and half a dozen on top, but very neat design!

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@rileysavoy03

the bottom can have issues sometimes but luckily it fixed itself for you. Glad you like it!

@user_575311685

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LARGE - 10x11 - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 20% infill

Printed fine and looks gorgeous, printed it in 3-color silk PLA....

@Symthic

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SMALL - 5x5 - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 20% infill

Turned out great using PETG.

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@ivan.dann

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MEDIUM - 8x8 - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 20% infill

smaller layer heeght would help make it smoother

@Princess_Shadow

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SMALL - 5x5 - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 20% infill

My daughter wants me to make her whole outfit out of this We just wish it was smooth instead of bumpy

@Drake

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LARGE - 10x11 - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 20% infill

Very cool print. thanks for the upload. Printed on 3DF PETG with Generic PETG settings.

@arori.yazan

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LARGE - 10x11 - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 20% infill

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