Articulated Butterfly Fidget Toy

Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
This model is not currently offered as a verified ready to buy print.
What it does
- Poseable joints move in place so you can fidget with it at your desk
- Butterfly shape with jointed wings so you always have something to twist
- Made as a single print so it stands alone as a fidget toy or shelf piece
- Fits in one hand so you can bring it along wherever you go
Fidget breaks call for something fun to hold, and this butterfly gives your hands a job to do. Its wings and body move at each joint, so you can bend and pose it while you think, wait, or take a break.
The shape is modeled after a butterfly, with joints placed along the body and wings. You can shift the wings into new positions again and again, giving your fingers something to explore during a long call or a quiet moment at your desk.
This piece works well as a fidget toy, a desk companion, or a small display item for anyone who likes animal shapes and moving parts. It stands on its own as a single printed object, ready to sit on a shelf or travel in a bag or pocket.
183k 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 We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating.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 8ran. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit and share alike. See the original design