Gauze 4x4 dispenser

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I use 4x4 gauze sponges, specifically the 12 ply gauze compress type, for various 3D printing tasks. When combined with an eyedropper filled with 91% isopropyl alcohol, they remove hairspray from the build plate flawlessly. To release prints stuck to the build plate, I apply a couple of droppers-full of ABS/Acetone slurry, spreading it around with a saturated 4x4 gauze sponge and then use a sharpened 1-1/2" putty knife to pry the print loose. In fact, this method allowed me to remove a divot of borosilicate glass from my print bed. This dispenser is designed for the 200-count package available on Amazon for under $10. The back features dimples that allow you to secure it with hot glue and/or magnets – I wanted to attach mine to the side of my refrigerator. Be cautious, as this design takes almost fourteen hours to print at 0.35 mm layers using my Rostock. This creation was made using Tinkercad; you can edit it online at https://www.tinkercad.com/things/dzSeIW8Tg9T