Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Cotton Swab Crossbow 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 lorenmcconnell, 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.

Cotton Swab Crossbow 3D printable model by lorenmcconnell

Cotton Swab Crossbow

Source: Thingiverse by lorenmcconnell

The Cotton Swab Crossbow is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by lorenmcconnell. Of course you know, this means war! Load this miniature rubber-band powered crossbow with a cotton-swab "bolt", and try your skill in marksmanship at distances up to 10 feet!. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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1,799 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-11-02 License: CC-BY-SA · commercial OK 22 makes Category: Toys & Games

Tags: cotton swab, crossbow

About this model

Of course you know, this means war! Load this miniature rubber-band powered crossbow with a cotton-swab "bolt", and try your skill in marksmanship at distances up to 10 feet! Others have done this before (e.g. but of course I couldn't resist designing my own. This design is simplified from some of the other miniature crossbows you may find. It uses no non-printed parts, save for the rubber band and cotton swabs. You you can omit the "clip" part for a functional design that prints in one piece. If used, the clip helps to retain and align the bolt with the rubber band, improving function and reliability.

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Cotton Swab Crossbow 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 lorenmcconnell.
Who made this model?: Designed by lorenmcconnell, 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.