Ball-joint articulated octopus
Source: Thingiverse by Ellindsey
The Ball-joint articulated octopus is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Ellindsey. This started out as an exercise in making the smallest ball joint tentacle that I could get to print reliably on my printer. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This started out as an exercise in making the smallest ball joint tentacle that I could get to print reliably on my printer. It turned into a cute little octopus when I decided to make a fun gift out of the tentacles. It's surprisingly annoying and time-consuming to build, since each segment needs to be hand-trimmed of support and carefully snapped into the next, but the resulting toy has a lot of flexibility and posability. Printing the segments in all different colors to make a rainbow octopus is optional but highly recommended. Update 4/5 - I was experimenting with some freehand sculpting tools, and created a big-eyed alien head for the octopus that I've uploaded. Update 4/7 - added a fantasy steampunk submarine version of the main body. Update 4/9 - skull body remixed from
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Ball-joint articulated octopus is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button 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 Ellindsey.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Ellindsey, 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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