Optimized Yarn Bowl
Source: Thingiverse by flightless
The Optimized Yarn Bowl is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by flightless. I wanted to print a simple yarn bowl for a family member who loves knitting and crocheting, but found existing designs were based on carved wooden designs not optimized for the. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
I wanted to print a simple yarn bowl for a family member who loves knitting and crocheting, but found existing designs were based on carved wooden designs not optimized for the 3D printing process. As a result I created this design which uses overlapping bowl walls to hold the yarn in place instead of the spirals which are common in other designs. This design is easier to make because: - No support material is required (no overhang exceeds ~50 degrees to the vertical). - It is a single part with the base integrated rather than a separate part as with some other designs. - Reduced post-processing is required, primarily due to absence of support material. - Recesses for weights to be added are included in the bottom. These are 20mm in diameter and will fit washers, nuts and low value coins w…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Optimized Yarn Bowl 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 flightless.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by flightless, 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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