Reversible Snowman Toy

This Reversible Snowman Toy folds into a snowman AND into a freezer (or mini fridge 😂) to help it stay cold all year long 🥶 The body of this snowman prints flat and the head and hat print separated and are attached after printing.

Note: The axles of the hinges in this box are unprinted 1.75mm filament that has been straightened. This filament needs to be inserted during the print (more detail below).

• PLA works great
• Layer Height 0.2mm
• Infill 10-15%
• Supports needed under square pegs of snowman head
• Pieces of unprinted 1.75mm filament that has been straightened (these pieces are between 35-40mm in length)

I have included a 3mf file with the following print profiles:

Print Plate #1 (Snowman body): 4 colors (white, black, brown and gray), print pause at layer 17 (layer height 3.40 mm)

Print Plate #2 (Snowman head): 3 colors (white, black and orange), supports added under square pegs on top and bottom of head

Print Plate #3 (Snowman hat): 1 color (black)

Print Plate #4 (Filament Straightening Blocks - two halves): PETG filament selected

How to Straighten Unprinted Filament:

• I recommend printing the filament straightening block in PETG because of it's high heat tolerance (but PLA will work too:)
• 0.2mm Layer Height
• 20% Infill
• No supports needed

Note: You will need two rubber bands to secure the two halves of the block together.

To use this block, secure the two halves together with a couple rubber bands (or collar pieces). Next heat a pot of water over the stove (or microwave) to around 160F (~70C) and carefully insert sections of filament into the hot water (please be careful not to burn yourself). Swirl the filament around until it gets soft (like a cooked noodle) and then insert it into one of the holes in the block, threading it all the way through. Repeat (there are five holes) until filled. (See video)

Let the filament sit and set for a half an hour and then when you open it the sections will be straight:)

*You can use any method of straightening filament you would like, but it is important to try to straighten the filament so it lays down flat when printing.

How to Assemble the Snowman:

Attach the snowman hat to the head (please note the hat is not symmetrical - when you place it on the head make sure it is wider side-to-side than front-to-back so that the box will close properly:). Next attach the head to the body. You can use a little super glue when attaching all the parts if you would like:)

Have fun printing!

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