Paperclip Mini Stand

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I was inspired by this (https://www.reddit.com/r/DnD/comments/x0bh8c/oc_no_miniatures_no_problem_just_get_some/) reddit post and decided to make a slightly upscale version for my DnD game. The stands allows players to draw or print their own character art, but retains roughly the same size and feel of a more traditional mini. I also love that it allows players to have "living" minis that can regularly be modified and updated to represent the events and items from the game. When using the 36mm stand I recommend putting a piece of paper in the stand, setting it on the edge of a table, and then using an exacto-knife to cut along the sides of the clip. The end result looks like a character standing in a door frame. I also made a much shorter 12mm stand. This is to accommodate larger characters and monsters with out needing custom stands for every size variation. On both versions the clips are intentionally off center. I put clear packing tape over the flat part of the base, and use white board markers the track damage and conditions. I'm not good at using modeling software (shoutout to this guy who's paperclip model I used https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3097351), and there are several modifications I would make, but don't have the skill to implement. The first is reinforcing the base of the clips. The vertical parts have a relatively narrow point of attachment to the base, and if you're rough with them or use too low an infill (I used 30-40%) the clips can snap off. The second thing I'd like to see happen is to decorate the frame. I think it would be really cool to have the frame look like it was covered in leaves, or made out of bones to help further represent the character or monster. However that it well outside of my skill set and I would love to see people improve and remix the design.