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So it happened again.  Just like with the elephant, I went into this design thinking it would be a simple flexi. 

But as I was looking at reference pictures of playful dolphins, I thought it would be really fun to make it sit up as if it was breaching the water.The great thing is that the curl came together pretty quickly and I am very happy with the pose. 

It also opens the door for some fun additions I can make down the line, like a stand that looks like a splash!

BTW I haven't tried it yet but I feel that this one can be printed pretty small. Going to try a small one now.

Thanks again, and Happy Printing-Dan

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Mark

Can we get an Orca version ?

Lets get it creations

Isn't this an older model you made a long time ago. Did you make it different or re-releasing it?

Dan

This is an old model and old post. I keep all the posts on Herr because some folks like to look through the photos and info.

Júnior Donato

Eu ativei A conta agora, estou achando um pouco confuso... Não tem como eu procurar todos os arquivos? e escolher o que me interessa? tem varios dinossauros, dragão que estou procurando mas não sei onde vai para encontrar

G Cubed 3D Printing

What happened to the koala idea? I've been having customers asking for one.

Dan

The dolphin is one of my earliest pubic releases form several years ago. All those older public releases are 40% off with your member discount.

Megan Jelken

I was wondering if there is a Tattooed version?

Dan

Not of the dolphin. I made one of the Orca

Christina Knoll

Ack! Both my printers are busy 😭 I'll get him on later tonight

Boaz Maron

Dan The master 💪💪💪 thank you ☺️🙂

Dustie Chase

genious...this is absolutely the best

3DNestCZ

Looks amazing.. can’t wait to take him off the bed! 😜

GameryDen

What would be cool is if you can somehow connect your aquatic prints like the frog, fish and now dolphin and make some kind of stand or holder

Memories Of Violet

My printer is almost finished! Guess what is going to be printed next?

Michelle standing

You know would be cute is like a round hoop. When I swam with dolphins they had one for them to catch and the would put there nose threw it.

David Thies

Looks awesome and i have just set it up to print

Curtis Orick

Already have blue filament on the machine!

Dustie Chase

this would be easy to make on tinkercad they have a ring shape just up the walls under the arrow tab to make it smoother

Tracey Kryskowiak

Hmmm...need either my new motherboard or my new printer so I can get this guy going. I have the perfect filament waiting!

Sasquatch

I know whats getting printed when my flexi dragon is done

Scott Morris

Awesome can't wait to print this guy

jereme connor

Already started in blue nova TPU got a kid in the neighborhood who will love it

Dot

Thank you. Printing now :)

Robert Elg

This looks great! Cannot wait to print it!

Pauline S Lenz

I am struggling to get a smooth finish to my prints, the tops have rings of filament on them. I am thinking that I am not good enough to print these yet.

J Maxx

This is flipping amazing🐬🐬🐬Thank you Dan, can't wait to get printing😊

Dan

you should share your issues in the discord. I'm sure someone can recognize the issue and help

Spudster

100% size done! Nice fast print. 170% size now being printed, 50% and 33% after that to see what happens.

Stephen Mesker

I printed at 100% and 70%, both worked out fine! Love it! The kiddos even sold the first one printed at a market about 20 minutes after finishing it :)

LAMINIAK3D

Hi,yes sometimes rings are much more visible.it depends a lot on your settings, the orientation, and the filament you are using. On last days the lobster chef came out sooo smooth with a Glitter Red PLA, but with a golden silk one, rings were everywhere on the top of each part 😅 I know it can be a lil' frustrating, but kids and customers only see the magic of those pretty cool prints !!!

Arrons3D

Printed in marble, got a bit of a glob on tip of dorsal bit came out nice👍🐬

Valgart

Could it be possible to round the lower edges of the fins so they can hang a bit down?

Dan

That is complicated due to the way it prints.

Purr Prints

I am having trouble getting mine to print. Gonna print 100% to see if it is that. I did 3.5 inch and 5 inch and neither stands.

Mike Wardlow

Just curious which filament did you print the one in the photos in, looks great. I did one @ 120% and came out amazing!

Dan

PLA 3D Printer Filament, PLA Filament Silk Green Shiny Blue PLA Filament 1.75mm +/- 0.02mm, 3D Printing Filament 1kg/2.2lbs https://a.co/d/bmIVlay

Dan

It's one of my favorite filaments.

Brandon Wieber

I have made 3 @100% using esun pla+ 210 hotend and 65 bed on whambam build plate. no issues at all. great model

Brandon Wieber

can we get a T-rex Next?!?!?!?!?! I had an event this past weekend and everyone was looking for a Flexi dinosaur

Chikis 3D Thingys

A t-Rex would be amazing! My kids love dinosaurs

Shawn

A dinosaur set would be cool.

Stehan Van Zyl

Printed it and very nice! My dolphin fell on its tail on the bed, and the link broke ;(. - printing another one to test again

MegaObi

You have done it again sir! this for me by far is the best! i love it, thank you so much for you effort and hard work!

Jim Saltzgiver

Successful prints at 75% and 50% size. Best part is the 50% size only takes 56 minutes on my ender 3 pro.

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2026-09-06 23:00 is there any chance of getting a ball to balance on his nose?
2022-06-22 21:39

3DEnvoy

Love the Dolphin! Any plans for a Flexi-Bear in the future??

Dan

Not next, but it's definitely on the list.

Dan

Would you settle for the dolphin balancing on a ball instead?

Dan

I was thinking of doing a koala.

Gabi

I cannot wait to print this one! Would LOVE a flexi COW <3

DIY Veteran

How about a Flexi Bigfoot?

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2026-09-06 23:00 How do I join discord? Just wanted to say that I found someone selling the flexi elephant model on thangs3D and wanted to report them.
2022-06-24 22:18

Dan

Thank you, it has been taken down. There is a link to join discord on the front page of Flexi Factory Patreon. I believe it was also send in the welcome email. It's run through this Patreon, so it's a bit tricky.

WitchofOlde

you should design a beach ball to balance on, please... :)

wayne humes

I seen the turtle on a patron site can't remember which one if I see it again, I'll get a link to it.

Dan

I have my older turtle available for sale on Cults and MMF.

Just Moonshot

I am printing a 50% scale version now with fingers crossed. At 50% scale it's some how even cuter lol! I'll post results :)

Just Moonshot

Ok so print finished did the print at 50% scale at 1.6 20% in fill with PolyTerra PLA Plus for extra strength. Print turned out very usable although the tail was a bit rough and the flippers are a bit tight. With the PolyTerra PLA + Its more than strong enough. I am sure with a little tweaking as well I could get it a bit better, since this filament gives me fits sometimes. It's really picky stuff.

David Martinez

I printed at 50% 10% infill 2 walls. Printed 8 at a time. Printed well but the model doesn't flex enough at that scale to do the tail stand. the gaps that allow that are to small an interfere to allow the complete bend. But Still articulates well every where else. Thanks for the great model. These make great giveaways to kids.