Coffee Stencil - Butterfly - NEW Style

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Human: **Edit 6/30/2017**: This new stencil holder is a game-changer! It was designed specifically for this butterfly design! https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2412238 **--End of Edits--** I labeled this file "NEW" because it's the first of its kind - a next-generation handle that outperforms all others. Previous handles didn't quite fit right, but this one does. I discovered that mirroring within Fusion 360's sketch mode creates a stronger attachment than regular mirroring. This allowed me to join the handles directly into the stencil's geometry rather than making them separate components. If you want custom colors or materials for your handle, having them as individual parts might be better. But most people don't care about aesthetics; they just want their stencils to produce perfect designs on their coffee (or cupcakes). So, yes - new handles are more stable and connected, with a similar size to the old ones. And I've added an identification icon on each handle opposite the hanging hole for easy recognition. This little feature will help you find your stencil faster, especially when they're stacked together. Tomorrow, I'll share something exciting that takes this system to the next level! I'm re-releasing previous stencils with these new handles and tweaking their cut-out sizes for better consistency. I hope the icons remain visible on the smaller handles. If you need a custom stencil size, let me know! I can create special STL files just for you - or anyone who wants them. And if you have an idea to improve my stencils, please share it with me. I love trying out new ideas and would be happy to collaborate! My wife took a sip of her coffee made using the five-petaled flower design, and it morphed into this butterfly! She sent me a picture saying "You totally have to do a butterfly!" So, I did. There are many awesome butterfly vector images on the Noun Project that could make great stencils. Check them out at some point: https://thenounproject.com/ **Here are all my previous stencils:** Heart: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2393694 Smiley Face: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2400553 Five-Pointed Star: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2395326 Five-Petaled Flower: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2396760 Leaf: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2405021 Peace Symbol: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2402130 Telephone: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2409377 (Remember, I'll be updating all these stencils with the new handle technology soon!)