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Balloon 1 Decorative Orb, Translucent-Style Display Piece

Balloon 1 Decorative Orb, Translucent-Style Display Piece, design preview, hero tilt

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What it does

  • Hollow orb shape shaped like a rising balloon so it feels light and airy on a shelf
  • Thin shell design lets light pass through so the orb glows when placed near a window
  • Rounded balloon form adds a playful touch so a room feels more festive
  • Simple orb shape works alone or grouped with other decor pieces on a shelf

Party season calls for small touches that catch the eye. This balloon shaped orb brings that floating, festive feeling into any room, without needing actual helium.

The design uses a thin outer shell with an open, airy inside. That build gives it a soft glow when light passes through, especially near a sunny window or a lamp. It has the same rounded, gentle curve you would expect from a real balloon, frozen in place as a display piece.

Set it on a bookshelf, a desk, or a party table. You get a piece that adds color and shape to your space, styled after a classic party favorite.

5.3k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.

What you get

  • This design prints as one piece.
  • Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.

What it is made of

Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.

Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.

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Who made this design

Designed by MakerBot. We did not draw it.

Shared under Creative Commons, credit required. See the original design