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Spooky Skull Snail - Paintbrush/Pen holder (Patreon)

Published:

2024-10-23 23:17:38

Edited:

2025-12-31 22:45:32

Imported:

2026-09

Tags:

3d 3d print 3d printing 3mf Halloween Skull easy print multi color multi part new snail stl

Content

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If you already have the files, here is all the INFO:▪️▫️▪️▫️▪️▫️▪️▫️▪️▫️▪️▫️▪️▫️▪️▫️▪️▫️▪️▫️▪️▫️The Spooky Skull Snail is a creepy-cute paintbrush and pen holder that brings Halloween mischief to your deskIncluded with Spooky Skull Snail :🐌Paintbrush/pen holder version💀Mini solid version🐌Cut multiple part version💀Stl and multicolor 3mf

INFO:

Recommended filaments:

►Polymaker PLA Matte Or, you can use Dual Silk & gradient filaments:

►ERYONE Silk Dual Color PLA Filament

►iSANMATE Matte Gradient

Print difficulty level: Beginner

Print settings:(If you use Bambu or Orca slicer, all the print settings are automatically loaded in the 3mf file)Layer height: 0.16-0.2mm (within this range it works well, the lower the layer height, the less you can see the layer lines)Wall loops: 2Infill: 10%, GyroidSupport: No supports needed, except for the version in 3 pieces, there you should keep the orientation as it's imported, and add Auto Tree supports, with a TopZ distance of 0.27, and BottomZ distance 0.2

Print time for single color version: 3.5h

Print time for Multi Color version: 19h

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Painting and post-processing instructions (optional, you can always use pretty gradient, silk or dual silk filaments too, which gives pretty colors without the need of painting)

1. Prep: Use white filament and sand the model lightly to smooth any layer lines (recommended to use wood filler/or plastic putty, and primer spray with a little bit of sanding to minimize layer lines visibility)

2. Base Coat: Apply a light grey primer to the entire model. This will serve as a neutral base for the shading and highlights to be added later.

3. Shading the Snail's Body: mix black and dark grey acrylic paints. Use an airbrush or a sponge brush to gradually shade the underbelly and the lower parts of the snail's foot. This gives depth and a natural gradient. Or you can just apply black acrylic covering the whole body without gradients.

4. The Shell: Apply a base coat of beige or off-white acrylic paint to the shell. This will give it a natural, slightly aged look.

To bring out the ridges in the shell, use a light brown wash and apply it into the crevices. Use a dry-brushing technique with a lighter tone (like ivory or white) to highlight the raised areas, making the shell look more weathered and organic.

Metallic Touch (optional): For a more unique look, you can add a hint of metallic sheen (light silver or pewter) to certain parts of the shell using dry brushing to give it a slight shimmer.

5. Skull Details: Aged Skull Effect: For the skull, start by applying a light beige or bone color as the base coat. To create an aged look, use a darker brown wash r black for the eye sockets and other crevices in the skull. Gently dry-brush with white or ivory on the raised areas to give it a weathered, bone-like appearance.

Weathering: You can use a small sponge or dry brush to add light streaks of brown or grey on the skull for a dirtier, worn look.

6. Sealant: After the paint is fully dry, apply a matte clear coat (or shiny, depending on the end look you want to achieve) to protect the paintwork.

Resources for painting and post processing:

Filament: Polymaker PLA Matte White

Filler Primer: Rust-Oleum Filler and Sandable Primer Spray

Sandpaper: 3m Pro Grade Grit: 120, 3m Pro Grade Grit:220, 3M Wet or dry Sandpaper Grit: 600 and/or Bates- Sandpaper, 18 Pack, 12 Grits, 120 to 3000

Primer: Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Spray Paint White

Paint: Fantastory Craft Acrylic Paint Set

Clear coat finish: Rust-Oleum Matte Clear Coat or if you want glossy look Rust-Oleum Clear Gloss