Kukurizaru | Japanese Charm | Hanging Monkeys

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This model is inspired after something I encountered while travelling in Japan.

An old Japanese belief holds that to have a wish granted, one must give up a personal desire. At Yasaka Koshin-do, a small temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district, this idea is practiced through a colorful tradition. Visitors write their desires on bright cloth balls called Kukurizaru, which represent monkeys with tied limbs—a symbol of self-restraint. By surrendering a desire to the temple’s deity, Koshin, people hope to gain the self-control needed to have their greater wish fulfilled. This ritual reflects the value placed on discipline and spiritual exchange in Japanese culture.

Here's a picture I took while travelling:

Printing instructions

This model comes into three sizes. I highly recommend using a smooth PEI plate for printing.

Assembly instructions

The two halves of a money's head each have a socket for a 6x2 magnet. Use glue and force the magnets in the holes. Once mounted, this will allow you to insert the white head piece into the hanging monkey's body one half at a time, as shown by this video:

Hanging instructions

The bottom of each monkey has space for a thread to go through. I used some coloured yarn and pushed it in the space using a cotton bud. You can decide to simply tie a know there.

Alternatively, you can assemble the “bottom” of the hanging monkey (printed separately). You can stick the two parts together simply by tying a knot, or you can use glue if you want the pieces to be attached permanently, or you can use blue-tac or double sided tape, the choice is yours.

Tolerances and clearances

• It is impossible to design for all filament types
• My models are designed and printed using Bambu Lab printers and Bambu Lab filaments
• If you use other filament types (different materials) or vendors (different brand), the result may differ. Before posting issues about tolerances / model tightness / loseness, please consider the filament you used for the print.
• Even with the same filament, results may vary (different settings, humidity, ventilation, etc…)

Common print troubleshooting

• Adhesion. Ensure you clean your print bed regularly with quality dish soap and water. Use of a releasing agent like Magigoo is advised. This advice is only applicable to PEI plates. Please consult your build plate manufacturer for detailed cleaning instructions! If you still have adhesion issues, try using a Super Tack or a BIQU cool plate; or add an extra brim to the model.
• Material. My prints are all PLA. Use other materials at your own risk. You will likely need to tune the printing profile.
• Temperature. Cold air and drafts can lower the quality of the print. Ensure your printer is located in an environment with stable temperature.
• Drying. Drying PLA is not a requirement, but be aware that over-drying can cause layer detachment.