Inukshuk Figurine + Pendant (Multi-Material Looks Good)

An Inkushuk is a manmade stone landmark used by the First Nations people of the Arctic region of North America. The word inuksuk means "that which acts in the capacity of a human". They vary in size, shape and complexity, but often resemble the human form.

I created this Inukshuk pendant for my partner after we returned from a camping trip in northern Ontario. If you've ever driven up there, you may have noticed these beautiful stone structures constructed on the top of the rock walls that flank the roads. They remind me of my childhood camping up north, so I wanted to create a printable token that I could share with others.

Both work wonderfully as multi-material models if you swap filament colour in the central section (see pictures).

Dimensions

The pendant measures 25mm tall, 20mm wide and 6mm thick, and has a swept hole passing through the head that is 3mm in diameter to allow for a chain to pass through.

The figurine measures 100mm tall, 80mm wide and 12mm thick, and does NOT have a hole passing through the head.

Print Instructions:

I printed these on a Prusa i3 MK3S, using the layer-pausing feature to change the filament twice to create the transitions between the marble and bronze PLA. I was quite happy with how they turned out.

I didn't use supports for the pendant, but did for the figurine. In order to ensure the pendant had proper first layer adhesion, I used a 20mm brim to avoid lots of sharp nozzle moves right away. The pendant was printed with 85% infill (0.15mm layer height) and the figurine was printed with 15% infill (0.2mm layer height).

Enjoy! And please share pictures of your prints, so I can see!