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Iris Ball Puzzle, Rotating Iris Mechanism Display Piece

Iris Ball Puzzle, Rotating Iris Mechanism Display Piece, design preview, hero tilt

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What it does

  • A round shape with a rotating iris mechanism, so you can spin it for fun
  • Compact desk piece that adds a fidget toy feel to any shelf or table
  • Made to order in the USA after you place your order
  • A display piece for fans of puzzle boxes and iris-style mechanisms
  • Rotating panels shaped into a ball form for hands-on play

Why does a simple ball shape hide a surprise. This iris ball opens up its own kind of moving mechanism, shaped as a puzzle and fidget piece in one round form.

The design borrows from classic iris box style, using rotating panels built into a ball shape instead of a flat lid. You can turn it in your hands, watch the mechanism shift, and set it back down as a display piece on a desk or shelf.

It suits anyone who likes puzzle toys, fidget objects, or small mechanical curiosities. Each one is made to order in the USA after you place your order.

17k 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 We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating.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 msruggles. We did not draw it.

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