Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Occlupanidae 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?

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Designed by grokbeer, 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.

Occlupanidae 3D printable model by grokbeer

Occlupanidae

Source: Thingiverse by grokbeer

The Occlupanidae is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by grokbeer. I started out simply wanting to print a giant bread tag for a friend. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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328 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-17 License: GPL · commercial OK 3 makes Category: Other

Tags: bag clip, bag tie, bread tag, bread tags, kitchen, occlupanid, openscad, parametric, useful

About this model

I started out simply wanting to print a giant bread tag for a friend. Little did I know that an entire taxonomy exists for the parasitoids known as Occlupanid (Occlu = to close, pan = bread). The most thorough research into these organisms has been conducted by the Holotypic Occlupanid Research Group - Their work was even used in the report "Plastic bag clip discovered in partial colectomy accompanying proposal for phylogenic plastic bag clip classification" published in the BMJ Case Reports journal: While the SCAD file is parametric so far I have only designed (bred?) one example of the Toxodenta (curved teeth) order, based on an example I found in the wild which appears to conform to the classification of Palpatophora utiliformis - I intend to extend the SCAD file to include examples of …

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Occlupanidae 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 grokbeer.
Who made this model?: Designed by grokbeer, 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.