Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Articulated Butterfly is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by 8ran, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Articulated Butterfly 3D printable model by 8ran

Articulated Butterfly

Source: Thingiverse by 8ran

The Articulated Butterfly is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by 8ran. I can't get enough of these articulated animals and wanted to try making one. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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23,232 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-11-02 License: CC-BY-SA · commercial OK 489 makes Category: Figures & Miniatures

Tags: animal, Articulated, butterfly, Fidget Toy, Flexi, toy

About this model

I can't get enough of these articulated animals and wanted to try making one. I don't have much experience 3D modeling, but managed to hack this out in Tinkercad. My daughter is floored by the idea that we can contribute something back to Thingiverse and that people all over the world can now print this. If you make one, please post a make! Inspired by muzz64's Fish Fossilz And most recently by FernandoCordova89's Articulated Dinosaur Enjoy! UPDATE #1: Featured! This is crazy! I told my daughter and she's as blown away as I am. I told her we won all the Internet points and she asked (bouncing up and down, clapping her hands), "Where can we spend them?!" XD UPDATE #2 I've uploaded a version with slightly stronger joints. It doesn't look as dainty to me, but maybe folks who were having troub…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Articulated Butterfly is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by 8ran.
Who made this model?: Designed by 8ran, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.