Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Spherical Jigsaw Puzzle 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 nicnacs, 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.

Spherical Jigsaw Puzzle 3D printable model by nicnacs

Spherical Jigsaw Puzzle

Source: Thingiverse by nicnacs

The Spherical Jigsaw Puzzle is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by nicnacs. I was thinking about what a spherical jigsaw puzzle would be like (e.g. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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78 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-17 License: CC-BY · commercial OK Category: Toys & Games

Tags: 3D puzzle, math art, puzzle

About this model

I was thinking about what a spherical jigsaw puzzle would be like (e.g. like the wikipedia logo); in fact, someone here on thingiverse already made one; but one where the pieces form a thin shell. I was thinking about what happens if you make the pieces thick. If you do, you cannot just cut the sphere along the edges of each piece with a virtual knife pointing at the center of the sphere, because you wouldn't be able to get the pieces in and out. So then I realized that if you cut the pieces out in such a way that you can actually get them in and out of the puzzle, then the result is a jigsaw puzzle which requires a specific order to put together, which I thought was kind of cool, and made the puzzle more interesting. Here is the result of that musing, along with the python (Jupyter notebo…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Spherical Jigsaw Puzzle 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 nicnacs.
Who made this model?: Designed by nicnacs, 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.