Monarch Butterfly

About the model

Printing Instructions: • For Prusa MK3S or MINI, you can use the provided gcode - it includes filament change pauses. • For other printers / slicers, set a filament change after 0.4mm, and another after 0.8mm. (model is 1.2mm total thickness) • The antennae can be a little tricky - check your first layer height if it's not sticking. • For traditional Monarch colouring use filaments • Natural or White, then • Orange, then • Black. • I recommend light or translucent colours on the bottom two layers, to allow light through. • In the photographed butterfly I used Natural, Transparent Red, Galaxy Black • You can bend the wings / antennae after printing, if you wish • Move a lighter or small flame back and forth under the body of the butterfly for 4-5 seconds. (do not touch the flame to the plastic, keep it away from direct contact) • Gently bend the butterfly, then hold in place while it cools down. • Go slow - you can always add more heat later. Other information: • Modelled in FreeCAD 0.19 • Based on a butterfly pattern at https://www.craftsmanspace.com/free-patterns/monarch-butterfly-vector.html Note: There was an issue for some with the first STL, try the _repaired version if it gives you trouble.