Buckyball Pencil Holder - Nested Geometric Design
Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
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What it does
- Unique pencil holder based on a distorted 180-atom Buckyball structure
- Features nested dual Buckyball design with smaller sphere inside larger
- Two-part assembly glued together for optimal 3D printing results
- Includes OpenSCAD source code for customization and modification
- Modern geometric desk organizer for pens, pencils, and small items
This pencil holder combines molecular geometry with functional desk storage. Inspired by the C180 Buckyball structure, the design inverts and distorts the classic geodesic form into a practical organizer. The distinctive nested sphere design makes it an eye-catching addition to any workspace.
The holder features two interlocking 180-atom Buckyballs, a larger outer structure with a smaller sphere nested inside. This dual-layer design creates visual depth and structural interest while keeping your desk organized. The geometry is sophisticated yet accessible, making it a conversation piece for design enthusiasts and scientists alike.
Printed in two parts for ease of production, the pieces are assembled and glued together to create the finished piece. OpenSCAD code is included, allowing you to customize dimensions, adjust the geometry, or adapt the design to your specific needs.
36k 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 We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating.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 pmoews. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit required. See the original design