Catnip Yarn Ball 3D printable model by YasNoiu

Catnip Yarn Ball

Source: Thingiverse by YasNoiu

The Catnip Yarn Ball is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by YasNoiu. About ---------- My plastic loving cat decided that he likes the smell of PLA and wants to eat it. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: Catnip, Yarn, Ball

About this model

About ---------- My plastic loving cat decided that he likes the smell of PLA and wants to eat it. This gave me the idea of making a toy for him, and there's no beating the classic image of a cat playing with a ball of yarn! Printing ---- * Printed at 0.2mm. * Print with supports. * Keep the open end face up so that the supports do not fill up the bowl. * Fusion 360 file included for easy editing. There are parameters for the outer wall thickness, the catnip hole size, ring thickness & size (so you can easily adjust it if you have a different kind/size of yarn), and a tolerance for the male plug (so you can change it based on your printer's tolerance/how it prints). Putting it together ----- * Use a very very long piece of yarn, maybe 30+ feet. I ran out a lot quicker than I thought I woul…

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Is this 3D model free to download?
Yes. Catnip Yarn Ball 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 YasNoiu.
Who made this model?
Designed by YasNoiu, 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.

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