As a new beekeeper, I wanted to use the Glowforge to print out something to do with honeybees. In Thingiverse, I found Mutsuki’s bee and decided to give it a try.
I used Proofgrade maple hardwood for this project. It cut perfectly on the first try.
Below is the attribution information from the file I downloaded. Click the attribution for a link to the project description and files. Personally, I choose to tip a designer whenever I download a file and print it (when available).
I am very thankful to all who are willing to share files. I can’t even imagine how long it took Mutsuki to make the original design and for sahrchitect to revise it.
I, for one, can’t wait for the GF design catalog. I am more than happy to pay for files especially now that I know how complicated and time consuming they are to create.
Excellent! It’s great to see an example of printing Thingaverse designs so folks know the Glowforge design catalog won’t be the only choice for pre-made designs. Thanks for sharing!
This cut and assembled beautifully. The designer created one of the best looking insect puzzles I’ve ever seen. Not usually a fan of the hobby shop insect and dinosaur laser figures, but this one is definitely designer display worthy. Something I will get to cut and tip the designer to encourage more sharing.
Yeah, I was thinking acrylic. Possibly something with interesting color or play of light effects? Funny, I haven’t paid much attention to acrylics (I’m most interested in organic materials) but seeing this changed that!