3D Printed Earrings & Necklace
This jewelry set combines 3D printed chain link sections with purchased hoops and jewelry findings.
The stereolithography file was designed in Tinkercad. If you want to change anything about the design, you can do so by following this link to the Tinkercad file.
Supplies
3D printer
filament
round nose pliers, cutter pliers, needle nose pliers
metal file or rotary tool with kit
safety goggles
Mod Podge Matte
paint brush
face mask
jewelry findings: 2 ear hooks, 2 pins, 2 birthstones 6-8 mm, 4 glass beads 3-4 mm, hoops 15 -20 mm
Print Files
Print 6 of the chain 7 file at .1 layer height with supports everywhere. Each print takes about 4 hours and 20 minutes.
Print 1 bent earring file at .1 layer height with supports touching the build platform only.
Remove Support Structures From the Prints
Use cutter pliers and needle nose pliers to remove the structures, being careful not to cut the chain links.
Wear goggles to protect your eyes.
Smooth Chain Links
Smooth rough areas on each link using a metal file or rotary tool with metal needle point attachment.
Wear goggles for eye protection.
Wear a mask if using a rotary tool.
Smoothing takes a while. I recommend dividing this task into separate days.
Paint Smoothed Areas
Paint smoothed areas with Mod Podge Matte using a small paint brush. Allow 2 - 3 hours to dry.
Twist Connecting Loop to Open
Draw Connecting Loop Through Chain Loops
Close Connecting Loop
Twist connecting loop together.
Repeat with another connecting loop.
Repeat until all chains are connected with two loops.
Necklace completed!
Place Birthstone and Glass Bead on Pin.
Push the pin through hole in single 3d printed loop.
Repeat on other 3D printed loop.
Place 2nd Glass Bead on Pin.
Repeat on other 3D printed loop assembly,
Make Top Loop
Twirl top of pin around round nose pliers.
Clip the pin top where it extends a little beyond the top of the glass bead with cutter pliers.
Bend the cut piece until it can partially fit the top of the glass bead opening using needle nose and round nose pliers.
Straighten the formed loop using needle nose pliers.
Repeat on other 3D printed loop assembly,
Attach Ear Hooks
Twist open bottom of ear hook.
Loop it through top of 3d printed loop assembly.
Close bottom of ear hook.
Repeat on other 3D printed loop assembly,
Earrings completed.