Do you too have a growing box of filament poop?

Love Ducks?

Well, here is my attempt to recycle filament poop into ducks!

This project is heavily inspired by @ysk1025 and @ummm

There are two separate models one with a plunger and one without out. I have not figured out which is better yet, I'm still playing around with the model and exact filament usage amounts.

-Please seek the help and approval of an adult before begining if you are under 18.

-Please make sure to have proper ventilation as you will be melting more plastic than usual there will be more odor.

-Please note this is my first go around at this. if you have positive criticism or helpful feedback please feel free to reach out.

Directions:

1. Print out the model of your choosing
2. Coat the model in a mold-release agent of some sort. (my first try was with cooking oil and it worked fine)
3. Optional: Using a kitchen scale measure out your filament (I have been experimenting with around 15g ish)
4. Put the measured plastic in something to heat. I like to use these silicone cupcake holders, but my first go around was with parchment paper in a metal pan.
5. Next using an oven or other heating source of choice, heat up your filament plastic.
6. Remove the melted plastic from the heating source and with oven mitts or other heat protection, try to roll or push it together into a ball or oval shape.
7. For the non-plunger style - Place the melted plastic into the mold and compress with the other side. For the plunger style - close the mold and begin stuffing the bottom hole with plastic using the plunger to compress.
8. After the molded plastic has cooled for a few, it is safe to remove one-half of the mold. Let the model cool for a few minutes longer until completely solid or if in a rush, run it under some cold water before completely removing the model from the mold.