Bad Decisions Clipboard — Bold Attitude for Everyday Notes 😎📋 (Patreon)

Some clipboards are all business.

This one has a little more personality.

The Bad Decisions Clipboard from Sandstorm 3D Designs brings together a functional A5-style clipboard format with bold artwork and a fun reminder that sometimes the best stories come from the moments that probably seemed like a questionable idea at the time.

With its strong red, black, white, and brown color palette and relaxed outdoors-inspired artwork, it works well for notes, lists, schedules, workshop use, camping checklists, recipes, reminders, or simply as a fun desk accessory with a little attitude.

Features:

• A5-style 3D-printable clipboard design

• Bold “Bad Decisions Make the Best Stories” artwork

• Functional everyday clipboard format

• Multicolor-ready design

• Great for notes, lists, schedules, planning, recipes, or workshop use

• Fun gift idea for anyone with a good sense of humor

• Designed by Sandstorm 3D Designs in Canada

• Commercial-use tiers available subject to membership terms

Now available on Patreon!

• Supplies:

US clip and rivets

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Clip and Rivets

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Important Printing Information

This is a digital 3D-printable clipboard design.

Final print quality and hardware fit may vary depending on printer, nozzle, filament, calibration, layer height, wall settings, top-surface settings, bed adhesion, color-change setup, orientation, and slicer profile.

Because clipboards are relatively large, flat prints, warping and flatness are especially important.

Always inspect the sliced preview carefully before printing.

Pay particular attention to:

• Clipboard flatness

• Clip-mounting areas

• Mounting holes

• Edge strength

• Board thickness

• Fine artwork details

• Color-change placement

• Overall layer adhesion

Normal FDM characteristics such as visible layer lines, seams, minor surface variation, and slight dimensional differences should be expected.

Sandstorm 3D Designs is not responsible for failed prints, wasted filament, warping, adhesion failures, color-change problems, incorrect slicer settings, printer malfunctions, dimensional variation, hardware-fit issues, or other printing-related losses.

Files are supplied as-is, and the user is responsible for selecting appropriate materials, settings, hardware, and final assembly.

Clipboard Hardware & Compatibility

The finished clipboard is designed to be used with compatible clipboard clip hardware.

Clipboard clips, screws, rivets, fasteners, and mounting systems can vary between manufacturers.

Before final assembly:

• Confirm that the clip hardware fits the printed mounting area.

• Make sure mounting holes printed cleanly and are undamaged.

• Do not overtighten screws or fasteners.

• Do not force incompatible hardware into the printed clipboard.

• Confirm the clip opens and closes freely without placing excessive stress on the board.

Overtightening or using unsuitable hardware may crack, distort, or damage the printed clipboard.

If selling finished physical clipboards, commercial sellers are responsible for confirming the compatibility and secure installation of the hardware they use.

Filament & Care

PLA is generally suitable for normal indoor clipboard use but may soften or deform when exposed to excessive heat, prolonged direct sunlight, or hot vehicles.

PETG or another suitable filament may provide additional toughness or temperature resistance depending on the intended environment.

Because a clipboard is frequently handled, carried, and placed on different surfaces, good layer adhesion and adequate wall strength are important.

For normal care:

• Wipe gently with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth.

• Avoid harsh chemicals unless compatible with the filament used.

• Keep away from excessive heat and open flame.

• Do not intentionally bend or flex the clipboard.

• Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it.

• Store reasonably flat whenever practical.

Safety & Intended Use

The Bad Decisions Clipboard is intended for normal writing, organization, display, and light-duty clipboard use.

It is not designed or certified as:

• Structural equipment

• A cutting surface

• Safety equipment

• A protective shield

• A load-bearing product

Inspect the finished clipboard before use and periodically afterwards.

Discontinue use if you notice:

• Cracking

• Sharp damaged edges

• Warping

• Poor layer bonding

• Loose clip hardware

• Damaged mounting holes

• Detached or damaged printed details

Metal clipboard clips may create pinch points. Use reasonable care around fingers when opening and closing the clip.

Loose screws, rivets, clip components, or broken printed pieces may present a choking hazard. Keep small parts away from young children and pets where appropriate.

Included / Not Included

The Patreon download includes the applicable digital Bad Decisions Clipboard file(s) described in the release.

Unless specifically stated otherwise:

Clipboard clip hardware, screws, rivets, paper, notepad, pen, and other promotional or display accessories are not included.

A finished physical clipboard is not included with the digital-file download.

File & Commercial-Use Terms

Files are for personal use only unless you have an active qualifying Sandstorm 3D Designs commercial membership or separate commercial license.

Where permitted under the applicable membership, authorized finished physical 3D-printed copies may be sold.

Digital files may not be resold, shared, redistributed, transferred, uploaded, supplied to another person, or given away, whether modified or unmodified.

The underlying clipboard model and original Sandstorm artwork remain the intellectual property of Sandstorm 3D Designs.

Anyone selling finished physical clipboards is responsible for:

• Print quality

• Material selection

• Hardware compatibility

• Secure clip installation

• Final inspection

• Product safety

• Appropriate customer care information

• Packaging and customer support

• Compliance with applicable consumer-product requirements