Holiday mini light wire frame clips

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These clips are designed to secure holiday mini light strings onto wireframe yard decorations. I had a sleigh that needed new lights, but the ones with built-in clips were too expensive, so I made my own using standard mini lights and these custom clips. They can be used to re-string an entire item or repair just a few broken clips. I've included two sizes of clips - one fits my sleigh perfectly, while the other fits all my deer decorations. Both clips have 8mm openings for the bulb side. My sleigh has a larger diameter wire than traditional yard deer frames, so I had to adjust the clip size slightly. You may need to make similar adjustments depending on your printer's settings. I used PLA filament and printed with 100% infill for added strength. Out of 400 clips I printed, only four broke when I was putting them on - a relatively low failure rate. Since I didn't have any ABS filament available, I can recommend using it instead of PLA due to its flexibility. Dimensions (approximate): * Lights (both clips): 8mm in diameter * Height (both clips): 4mm tall * Sleigh wire: 4.75mm in diameter * Deer wire: 3.5mm in diameter Print Settings: * Printer brand: RepRap * Printer model: Sunhokey Prusa i3 * Rafts: Not necessary * Supports: None required * Resolution: 0.3mm layer height * Infill: 100% for added strength