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Early Release: Hammerhead Shark!!
***THIS FILE IS NO LONGER INCLUDED FREE WITH SUBSCRIPTION.Use the 50% OFF discount code if you want to purchase it.Hey Everyone!It's ready! The Early Release of the Hammerhead Shark is upon us! The head model comes with a fully pre-supported, but don't just toss away the side supports when you remove them. With some careful balancing, they become nice little custom wedges to help stand the shark up for taking photos. I'm planning to release this model to Cults3D next week. In the meantime, I would love to hear any feedback so that I...
Com-ing Soon Do Do Do-Do-Do Do...
The November design is coming along swimmingly! I've always loved the odd, alien-like, look of the Hammerhead Shark! Hoping to have it out to you guys in the next few days!Cheers!Matt
New Patreon "Maker" Non-Commercial Tier!!
Hey Everyone! In order to create a better value for my Patrons who do not sell prints, I have created a new Maker membership tier. All the benefits remain the same between the two tiers, with the exception of the Seller Authorization that comes with the Merchant tier!What does this mean to you? -If you sign up now, you have the choice to join either tier. -If you are a current subscriber that wishes to switch to the Maker tier, you can do so in the settings>membership menu. Changes will take effect on the next billing cycle.-If sign up for the ...
Exclusive: Eye Licking Leopard Gecko!! + Magnet!
***THIS FILE IS NO LONGER INCLUDED FREE WITH SUBSCRIPTION.It can be purchased once re-released according to this Schedule.I lovingly call him the Licky Leo Gecko. Who doesn't love seeing these silly fellas lick their eyes for moisture. This new Patreon Exclusive variant showcases this odd and wonderful behavior. Who needs tear ducts anyways? Of course with the new head sculpt also means a new refrigerator magnet! Get both now from the "Current Download Links" post. *The Licky Leo Gecko will only be available as a free download until...
Tutorial: Painting Eyes Part 2 - Bat Eyes!!
Hi Everyone! I finally put together this second eye painting demo. This time I'm painting the Bat eyes, but this is the method I use for all of my models with the sculpted-in irises and highlight dots. I'm sorry for the sections that are slightly out of focus, hopefully it's not too distracting. Enjoy!You can watch part one here: Painting the Axolotl EyesI have collected a bunch of links to the paint supplies I use in my Amazon storefront here:https://www.amazon.com/shop/matmire_makesIf there are any questions feel free to comment t...
Early Release: Ball Python Snake!!
***THIS FILE IS NO LONGER INCLUDED FREE WITH SUBSCRIPTION.Use the 50% OFF discount code if you want to purchase it.Hey Everyone!It's Early Release time! This Ball Python Snake is so much fun, and brings with it a whole new level of customization. The base snake model is 24 inches long, but SURPRISE... it's true length (and coloration) is only limited by your imagination and your filament supply! Each extension link adds 1"... How long will you make yours?!The model includes 4 files. The head, the front body, the rear body, and the b...
Sneak Peek of the October Design!
Ssssssssay hello to thisssss guy! I thought it would be fun to take my body joint system a step or two further to make a slithery Ball Python snake! It has such a nice weight to it, and comes in at 24 inches long (or does it? wink)! I'm working hard at finishing it up, and hope to have it out to you all for Early Release this weekend!Cheers,Matt
A glimpse behind-the-scenes: Designing the Bat!
I made this quick TikTok video to show some of the steps along the path of designing our little Bat friend. I thought I'd share it here too. I want to do more behind the scenes stuff when time permits it. Hope you enjoy!Cheers!-Matt
Patreon Bonus: Bat Magnet and Keychain/Pendant!!
Howdy!I just added the new Bat Refrigerator Magnet and Keychain/Necklace Pendant to the downloads post. I like to throw one or two onto the print bed when other prints are going. They print quickly and use very little material (About 10 grams each, if you follow my settings suggestions). The Keychain model will work great whether adding a keyring, or strung directly onto a necklace! Cheers! Matt**Download from the Pinned "Current Download Links" post**For the Magnets, a dab of super-glue on the back of a 10mm x 2.6mm neodymium magnet, l...
Patreon Exclusive: Jack-O-Lantern Set!
***THIS FILE IS NO LONGER INCLUDED FREE WITH SUBSCRIPTION.It can be purchased once re-released according to this Schedule.Hey Everyone! Here's something a little different. I wanted to get one last Halloween themed model in before we get too far into the month, so this is my take on the classic Jack-O-Lantern! There are five different printing options included in this set:1) Ornamental version 2) Lidded Candy Dish/Bowl3) Lidded Dish with Cut out Eyes, Nose, and Mouth4) Keychain5) Refrigerator Magnet (this one has a 90 degree corner, so coul...
New Shipping tool from scandiprint3d: Bat Box!
**Update: Doug has added a second, more simplified shipping aid for the Bat. The Basic Bat Box. You can purchase it separately, or it's included with the Premium Bat Box purchase. No need to buy both if you want both. If you already purchased the Premium Bat Box, you can re-download it to get both!Doug (scandiprint3d) has done it again! He has designed this super-cool "Premium Bat Box" to help keep your Bat prints nice and safe when mailing them to your customers, and provides added display options for the little guy! It also contai...
Early Release: The Bat!
***THIS FILE IS NO LONGER INCLUDED FREE WITH SUBSCRIPTION.Use the 50% OFF discount code if you want to purchase it.Hey Gang,I'm very excited to be sharing this new design with you all. The early release of my new Bat design is upon us! A fun flexy that, with the addition of a pair of #12 rubber bands, becomes even more exciting! Perfect for the Halloween season!Please watch this video to see how to install the rubber bands, and for a general tour of the model! https://youtu.be/FjW2okXF_9cHere's a quick video showing the slightly modifie...
Sellers! New tool to secure your prints for shipping!
One of our amazing patrons, Doug (scandiprint3d), designed these super-cool "Shipping Holster" support structures to help keep your MatMire Makes prints nice and safe when mailing them to your customers! Simply use rubber bands to fasten the model to the holster (The rubber bands that fit the Bat happen to work perfectly!).So far he has completed the Leopard Gecko holster, and is currently working on an Axolotl version. He is planning to do these for every model released! To keep them easy to find, I will put the links to these holsters...
Sneak Peek of the September Design!
Say hello to this cute little fella! I've been thinking about this Bat since I finished the Axolotl, and it is so excited for it to be nearly complete. I'm still refining the sculpt, but the mechanics are working wonderfully. It has a few surprises that I can't wait to show you! Look for Early Release later this week!Cheers,Matt**P.S. If you want to be prepared to get the most out of the Bat... You may want to get yourselves some Size #12 Rubber Bands. Here is an example... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035GE3YAI also bought a...
Bonus Model: Zombeardie Fridge Magnet!
Howdy!I just added the new Zombeardie refrigerator magnet to the downloads post. I like to throw one or two onto the print bed when other prints are going. They print quickly and use very little material (About 10 grams each, if you follow my settings suggestions). Cheers! Matt**Download from the Pinned "Current Download Links" post**A dab of super-glue on the back of a 10mm x 2.6mm neodymium magnet, like These On Amazon***. will fit securely into the slot on the backPrint Settings:- 0.15mm layer height - 3 walls with a 0.4mm nozzle (co...
Patreon Exclusive: Zombeardie!!
***THIS FILE IS NO LONGER INCLUDED FREE WITH SUBSCRIPTION.It can be purchased once re-released according to this Schedule.Hey Everybody! With Halloween around the corner, it's time to keep an eye out for all manner of spooky creatures. A prime example is the dreaded Zombeardie!! This Patreon Exclusive Bearded Dragon variant is not for the faint of heart!I had a blast re-sculpting this undead version of the normally sweet and cuddly Bearded Dragon. I hope you have fun with it too! It's a great one for experimenting with wild filaments or...
Bonus Model: Leopard Gecko Tail Keychains!
Happy September everyone!Lets get the month started with a Bonus model! Since Leopard Geckos drop their tails in real life, it only seems fitting that we should celebrate that odd defense mechanism with some fun, fidgety, keychains! These come in 2 sizes: Regular and Jumbo. Technically, you can print these at whatever scale you like, so note that the jumbo size has a smaller relative ring loop, when compared to the Regular. So, if you want to print on the smaller size, use the regular, and vise versa.**Download from the Pinned "Current Down...
Bonus Model: Leopard Gecko Fridge Magnets!
Howdy!I just added the new Leopard Gecko refrigerator magnet to the downloads post. I like to throw one or two onto the print bed when other prints are going. They print quickly and use very little material (About 10 grams each, if you follow my settings suggestions). **Download from the Pinned "Current Download Links" post**A dab of super-glue on the back of a 10mm x 2.6mm neodymium magnet, like These On Amazon***. will fit securely into the slot on the backPrint Settings:- 0.15mm layer height (looks nice and smooth at this scale.) - 3...
Early Release: Leopard Gecko!
***THIS FILE IS NO LONGER INCLUDED FREE WITH SUBSCRIPTION.Use the 50% OFF discount code if you want to purchase it.Hey Gang,It's that time again. The early release of my new Leopard Gecko model is here! This is the most flexible articulated critter I've made yet! This time we have leg locks on all four legs, which allows for even more posing options including standing on all fours! I've added an additional mid-torso joint for more bend to the body. Last, I redesigned the first tail joint which allows for the tail to be bent almost s...
A Little Tease of the Next Design!
After releasing the Beardie I heard from a lot of people that wanted a Leopard Gecko. I liked the idea, so that’s what’s coming up next! A bumpy companion for the Bearded Dragon!Eagle-eyed observers may spot a few mechanical changes in this print-in-progress. I’ve added more articulations, so we can push the posing even further. More on that soon...Have you seen those videos where leopard geckos wag their tails straight up in the air? It’s kinda wild. Anyhoo, I’m wrapping up some remaining design adjustments, but hoping to have it rea...
Tutorial: Painting Axolotl Eyes!!
Hi Everyone! Now that you're printing fresh new Big Smile Axolotls, I thought it might be fun to share how I go about painting their little black eyes! I show how I paint them, as well as a little bit of explanation on why I make the choices I do. Keep an eye out at the end, where I also talk through my approach to painting the Bearded Dragon eyes, since they require a different approach. I have collected a bunch of links to the paint supplies I use in my Amazon storefront here:https://www.amazon.com/shop/matmire_makesIf there are any quest...
Patreon Exclusive: Big Smile Axolotl!
***THIS FILE IS NO LONGER INCLUDED FREE WITH SUBSCRIPTION.It can be purchased once re-released according to this Schedule.Hey Friends! I hope you enjoy this new Patreon Exclusive variant of the Axolotl! This is an alternate sculpt is sporting a big ol' open smile, a squint to the eyes, a cute little tongue, and more splayed gills for a bit of spice. Let this little guy add some variety to your Axolotl family (and you customer's purchase options!). Of course this new sculpt also means, new magnet too! Get both now from the "Current D...
Bonus Model: Bearded Dragon Fridge Magnets!
Howdy!I just added the new Bearded Dragon refrigerator magnet to the downloads post.A fun little addon to your household or print shop. I like to throw one or two onto the print bed when other prints are going. They print quickly and use very little material (About 10 grams each, if you follow my settings suggestions). Cheers! Matt**Download from the Pinned "Current Download Links" post**A dab of super-glue on the back of a 10mm x 2.6mm neodymium magnet, like These On Amazon*** will fit securely into the slot on the back.Print Settings:...
Reminders...
SELLER AUTHORIZATION: Sellers, if you haven't done so already... Please fill out the Seller Authorization Form before you start selling prints. Once completed, you will get a link to download the MatMire Makes Authorized Seller Badge to include with your listings. Also, your website will be added to the Authorized Seller Directory, which I have linked on all MatMire_Makes social media profiles.DISCORD SERVER: Your Patronage gives you access to our exclusive Discord server! This is a great place to communicate freely with myself and other Ma...
New: Authorized Seller Directory!
Hi everyone, I wanted to let you know about the new Authorized Seller Directory website I put together... Check it out! I get inquiries from time-to-time on where people can buy prints, so I put this together to pass along to them. I have also added this to my Linktree, so it will be available on all of my social media sites. I will update this list at least once month. FYI, I pull the listed web addresses from the URL entry on your Seller Authorization Form.IF...You want to change your listed website...OR...You entered "Local" on your ...
Patreon Tier selection fix...
Hey everyone. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to correct the Tier selection for your pledges. I'm incredibly sorry for the confusion, and extra steps this is causing you all. I promise to never mess with those settings again!(Thanks to Chelsea for putting together these images!)Cheers,-Matt
A Note To Sellers...
Hey gang,I've had some inquiries from people wanting to buy printed Axolotl models, and realized that the best way I have to refer people to your shops is to suggest they search for them on Etsy or Google. I think to aid in those searches and help people find your listing, it would be beneficial to use common tags or search keywords for them. For example, there are several different Axolotl models that people regularly sell on Etsy. In addition to Articulated Axolotl, maybe using keywords/tags like matmiremakes, matmire_makes, matmire makes...
Demo: Bearded Dragon arm pinning mechanism...
Here's how you can use the new arm hook joint to put the Beardie into some additional dynamic poses. I hope you enjoy it!Cheers,Matt*To avoid any confusion, I deleted the old post of the snap-fit version of this joint.
Early Release: Bearded Dragon! (Updated)
***THIS FILE IS NO LONGER INCLUDED FREE WITH SUBSCRIPTION.Use the 50% OFF discount code if you want to purchase it.Hey Gang,Here it is. The early release of my new Bearded Dragon model! This little guy has a lot of character. I hope you enjoy it! I've added a new mechanic that allows a little more dynamic posing options. I'll post a video demonstrating that shortly. It still uses the same two part system as the Axolotl, but I think you'll find it is less finicky to print. You don't need any support for the body. You will still n...
WIP: Sneak peek!
Hey gang! I'm super excited to share with you a little preview of my upcoming design... It's a Bearded Dragon! In the attached image you can see the in-progress head sculpt. A little insight into my process... since I see the head design as the most important part of the model, I usually start there. Once I find a shaping that I think is working, I start printing out these matte gray heads. The gray helps me most clearly see the way the shapes play under real world lighting, and how the shadows push the forms in one way or another. I lo...
