UPDATE: First accessory! Base to hold a brush and more stability!

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1016911#profileId-997343

Introduction

Hey there! 3D printing introduced me to the wonderful (and time consuming, lol) world of miniatures and mini painting, and as a complete novice with no tools, I decided to design and print my own handle to make painting easier. 

The tool works with a simple threaded mechanism that allows you to change the holder diameter from 25 to 54 mm. This is pretty handy as miniature have all sorts of base diameters, and contrary to other grips with sequential sections, this tool maximises the exposed section of the mini for ease of painting while keeping a very strong grip. 

Modularity

The project is purposefully modular and allows for complete disassembly. You can design your own tassels to fit bigger bases or bases with different shapes, or maybe purpose fit holders for miniatures without bases. The tassels use an M10 thread, in particular it is a M10x1.25 extruded on a hole diameter of 11mm, with one tassel being left handed and the other right handed.

I'll be sure to update the project with other components if the need arises, be sure to let me know in comments if you have suggestions.

Printing and assembly

The holder is printed with a .4 mm nozzle, ensuring the functionality of the threads. I've found during prototyping that PLA works well, but I printed the final version in PETG-CF with standard settings and I'm extremely happy with it.

The featured print profile has a modifier on the handle to make it bottom heavy. This is highly recommended but of course optional, feel free to remove it to save on filament. 

The assembly guide is provided in the documentation!

Conclusion

I hope you like this one as much as I enjoyed designing it. Shameless plug here, but that second dragon miniature is made by me! Check it out here if you like it, and I'd be incredibly grateful if you considered boosting. Have fun!

Dragon Mini:

https://makerworld.com/en/models/670883#profileId-598593