Protopasta Protognome - Flexi Gnome by CM Designs

In celebrating spring, Corey Marchetti of CM Designs curated a very special design for our fellow gnome lovers. This fun, flexible gnome has floppy feet for your enjoyment.

Shown in Protopasta's new April Endless PLA colors: Partly Cloudy, Partly Sunny, and Seafoam. More details at www.Protopasta.com/blog

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Category: Sculptures

Print Settings:

• 15-20% Infill
• .2mm layer height
• Supports needed for the hat and optional for the beard

Hair-i-fied beard Settings:

• The beard is print ready
• Make sure your printers bridging settings are dialed in
• There are many guides that can be found online for this.
  • Example: https://all3dp.com/2/bridging-3d-printing-tips-tricks-for-perfect-bridges/

Hair-i-fied beard Assembly:

• Use a box cutter, x-acto blade, scissors, or flush cutting shears to separate the wall from the hair
• Trim hairs if wanted
• Use a hair dryer or heat gun (3-6 inches away) to melt the hair down
  • When melting the hair keep the hair dryer or heat gun moving (use circular motions or sweeping motions) so you don’t deform the print
  • Take breaks and let the parts cool for a few seconds before manipulating the hair
• Have FUN!

Assembly:

• Print all parts
• Stack beard onto the body
• Slide nose onto the beard
• Slide the hat over the beard

Some sanding and gluing maybe necessary due to tolerances