Happy New Years 2024 Bobble Stars Hairband

Happy New Years 2024 with this bobble year and stars hairband!

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Filament

PETG filament is flexible enough for the bobble section to bend almost 90 degrees without snapping. PLA+ has a bit more flexibility than PLA but not as must as PETG and is a good alternative material for this print. PLA is not as flexible; however, it is strong enough to avoid snapping except under vigorous movement - it just won't bobble as much.

Slicer Settings

Bobble Top:

• Print orientation - must be flat and rotated to 45 degrees to fit on a 220mm print bed.
• Layer height - 0.2
• Wall line count - 2
• Top layers - 3
• Bottom layers - 3
• Infill density - 5%
• Infill pattern - lightning
• Support - None
• Build plate adhesion - None

Hair band:

• Print orientation - flat with opening for bobble insert facing up
• Layer height - 0.2
• Wall line count - 4
• Top layers - 3
• Bottom layers - 3
• Infill density - 5%
• Infill pattern - lines
• Support - None
• Build plate adhesion - None

Assembly tips:

• The bobble section needs to be inserted into the hairband opening at the top of the hair band. This is a snug, snap fit. Sand the ball of the bobble section slightly if needed until it slides in with just a little force required. The interface fit will depend on your 3d printer accuracy. Tolerance used was 0.3mm.
• Add a dab of super-glue to the hairband/bobble section joint to secure it. Hot glue may also work.