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Hi Everyone!!Introducing my new Snail & Slug design with Halloween Skull and Pumpkin accessories! I wanted to create something that would work well on it's own, as well as fitting a Halloween theme. So, I came up with a Snail that includes the option of swapping out the Shell for a Skull or Pumpkin!With this design I also came up with some new joints. The head and shells snap-fit to the body via a new Connector piece. These provide a very durable connection and a bit more versatility in movement and printability. Here's a Demo Video that shows how the assembly works!

I hope you like it!Matt

Pictured Prints use the following filaments***(reference the numbered prints in last image of the gallery)1) Amolen Thermal green/yellow (discontinued) (This one looks similar, though I have never used it), Inland Bone White, Charcoal Black, Cotton WhiteShell: Amolen Marble Rainbow, Amolen Fossil. Skull: Inland Bone White2) Ziro Matcha, Ziro Camouflage, Charcoal Black, Cotton WhitePumpkin: Amolen Red Cedar, Ziro Camouflage 3) Polymaker Starlight Meteor, Paramount Iron Red, Charcoal Black, Cotton White, Skull: BambuLab Matte Bone White4) Ziro Harvest Bliss - Shell/Skull: Ziro Dreamy Dusk5) Ziro Autumn, Ziro Spring, Charcoal Black, Cotton White Shell: Amolen Red Limestone, Amolen Marble Rainbow

*To Download: Click Here to go to the Pinned "the Hub - Info and Current Download Links" post3D PRINTING SETTINGS:

Snail Body: Has a socket in the back for adding Shell accessories.

Slug Body: Has no back socket 

Head: Snap-fit to Snail/Slug Body using Connector. There is a small custom brim around the head to help with adhesion. Remove and discard it after printing

Snail accessories: Shell, Skull, Pumpkin. Snap-fit to Snail using Connector 

EyesTentacles: Snap-Fit to Head. Clip opening should be oriented facing head.

Connector: Use to connect the head and shell accessories to the body.

Multicolor 3MFs: (Compatible with PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, Orca based slicers)

No supports 

10%-15% Infill (I recommend Gyroid, Crosshatch or 3D Honeycomb)

3 Walls. (Assuming 0.4mm nozzle. Adjust wall count to account for alternate nozzle sizes)

When printing with gradient filaments you might consider printing the head after the body.  If done that way, the gradient will continue smoothly from the body into the head.

This should generally scale down to about 65% with full articulation, on a well calibrated printer.  Your mileage may vary.

Check out a quick assembly Demo Video!*To Download: Click Here to go to the Pinned "the Hub - Info and Current Download Links" post***Paid Links.  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Comments

Amanaka

Adorable!

Mr Fresh Prints

I was JUST going to request a banana slug! Can the slug print solo without anything on its back?

Blazingale

O this is fantastic!! I love snails, but don't care for the typical chibi style people usually release. This is amazing. Fantastic design!

matmire_makes

Yup! There’s a “Slug” body with no shell attachment socket.

Ryan Prosser

I love him 🥹 I can't belive the filament for #1 is discontinued! It is perfection😭

SkullMan Prints

Of course you know which accessories my favorite 💀🖤🤘

matmire_makes

I know! It’s been discontinued for a few years. I have one spool that I pull out for just the right models. 😭

Justin

Amazing work! My kids are going to go nuts when they see it.

LauraCampy

Are you kidding me. This is absolutely amazing!

Maeghan Breyfogle

Do you have any recommendations for filaments that are similar to #1? 😭

SkullMan Prints

Stay tuned for an "immortal snail"🐌 video 😂

Ducky Pool

Excellent! Very hermit crab type vibes.

Mike

I'm going to be honest, the model is very cute but I'm not a very big fan of the natural colors. Most likely because I have a weak stomach, I love it in the more colorful filaments! I guess maybe the natural colors are a bit too squirmy or creepy crawly for me lol I don't know 🤷🐌❤️

Lidia Heinzel

OMG this snail is sooo cool 🐌💖 Love the size!! Any chance for a giant African snail shell too? Fans would go crazy 🙌✨"

Tyc3D

bass!!!!!!

Tyc3D

lion!!!!!

Tyc3D

mini flapjack octopus!!!!!!!!!

Tyc3D

CROCODILE AND ALLIGATOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tyc3D

chameleon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Angel.S

I squealed so loud both my children came running down stairs to check on me. I'm so stoked for this

Szymon Kowalski

Hmm I need to try putting magnets on it :)

Todd Logsdon

How does the shell attach to the snail?

matmire_makes

There’s a clip that goes into the back. There’s a video in the post above that shows how it works. Note, make sure to use the Snail body not the slug. The Slug body does not have the socket to clip a shell into.

John Hansen

This print is great! Please think about making some other Holiday shells to go along with it. Thanks

Mark

Sent you a PM Matt

Amanaka

Can the shell, skull, and pumpkin be pulled off and interchangeable or are they made to snap in once?

matmire_makes

Yup! You can swap them out. You can see me do it in the demo video linked in this post.

Crissy

WOW! Now that's extra cool!!

Melissa

More!! Love this!

Melissa

Can you make a skull with a pumpkin mask??

matmire_makes

Hi! You have to go to the Hub post to download the current files. Click above where it says "*To Download: Click Here to go to the Pinned 'the Hub - Info and Current Download Links' post" and that will take you to the area that you can download it.

Ricky evans

We need a zombie version for Halloween!

Linda Hague Lawson

I guess it took time for the monies to clear. Going to try the snail tomorrow. 🐌

Michelle Kern

When i printed the pieces the hole in the snail head is too big for the connector i didn't size it up at all. not sure how to fix that

Ricky evans

I thought the same when I printed them but I just pushed them together and it clicked into place. The hole gets small lower down.

JaM aS

Is there any way you could do a version with magnets in each part of the snail??? My son loves the magnet toys Thank you

Autumn Boone

I am obsessed and have my own snail army!!! I absolutely love all of the hard work and details that you put into each of your pieces.

Chris

Probs my favourite one yet!

Jessica Hill

I probably missed this somewhere. I apologize if I did. What % can we down size this too?

matmire_makes

This should generally scale down to about 65% with full articulation, on a well calibrated printer. Your mileage may vary.

Suki

The recommended color to replace the Thermal color that has been discontinued looks very much like the Amolen red limestone when printed. I will be on the lookout for a better match as I love the look of that particular snail...

Suki

or more like the marble rainbow, which is what the rd limestone used to look like before they began messing with the names and changing things around. The first two times I ordered the rainbow rock, which is now called marble rainbow, they sent me red limestone. I ended up with 4 spools of the red limestone and then one spool of the rainbow rock. I can't tell the difference other than the label. Now the red limestone has more yellow and is a lighter color all around.

Curtis holland

i would love to recommend/see different shells for more holidays like Christmas or thanksgiving as well , something like a cooked turkey, cornucopia or pie shell or maybe even a xmas hat lol

AngelDolphin

Would love to see a Santa hat Shell for snail

smoluwu

How about an Easter egg shell, please.