Human skull candle holder

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This project uses flames and flammable materials, so assume all risk at your own peril. Don't come crying to me if your house goes up in flames - that's on you, buddy. Think before you act, or don't say I didn't warn you. UPDATE: It recently came to light that this thing wasn't quite as perfect as I thought it was. I've since fixed the issue and all that's left is a single, shiny new file. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused - the size has increased from 27 MB to 32 MB, but don't worry, it's worth it. The teeth are now firmly attached to the skull. Halloween is just around the corner, so get creative and show me what you're working with! I've already remixed the original in Meshmixer, adding a ton of extra polygons to smooth out the rough edges. I also removed the jaw bone and added a menacing spike to the top of the head. Printed it with 5% infill, rotated the X-axis by 1 degree, and sunk it into the bed until the teeth were just kissing the build plate. Print Settings: Printer: Dildahmetron Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 5% Notes: I used custom support generation, tilted the X-axis by 1 degree to level out the model, and sunk it into the bed until the teeth were just touching the build plate. The back of the skull should now fit neatly onto the build plate, creating a nice flat spot. Post-Printing: Carefully remove any supports that may have formed during printing. Sand down the model to reduce glare from the print surface. If you want to get fancy, use some high-build primer to give it an extra layer of protection. This model prints like a dream - I used white Maker Series PLA and it turned out perfect. To attach a candle to this lovely skull, you'll need a 9 or 10 inch long tapered candle in your favorite color. You may need a lighter or, as I did, a propane torch to get the job done. Form a hole at the bottom of the candle using the nub - just force it on there while rotating it back and forth until it fits snugly. Next, melt the wax and use droplets to form a circle for the base of the candle to connect to. Press the formed hole onto this melted wax, making sure it's secure. You may need to go over it with a torch or other large flame to solidify the base to the head. Be careful not to set your print on fire - that would be a real bummer. Once you've got everything attached, just sit back and watch as the candle burns for 30-45 minutes. Let it burn until you achieve the desired effect and length of candle. If you want to get really creative, use a second candle to cover more of the top. Place it on your mantle, feel proud of yourself, and cherish this masterpiece forever. How I Designed This: Meshmixer