1.5" Spherical beads

thingiverse

I've been posting my 3D printed creations on Thingiverse, and I recently designed these 1.5-inch beads specifically for a poi/attached juggling set. To my surprise, using 275 paracord allows me to use them in a similar way to astrojax (with three beads), Monkeyknuckles (with four beads), or just traditional poi - personally, I prefer using three beads as weights. These beads weigh approximately 35 grams each when printed solid from PLA material. There are two styles available: one without a cord knot recess and another with a cord knot recess for added convenience. Due to the design's minimal flat areas, it is highly recommended to use print surface supports unless you have access to a magic print surface. I opted for circular supports, which were relatively easy to remove and sand afterwards. Enjoy juggling!