Sheriff Star Badge Pin

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I designed this test as a personalized pin/brooch maker. It took me roughly 30 minutes to print using TinkerCAD. The size of the design is approximately 32mm x 38mm and about 4mm thick. If anyone wants an upscaled version, I could possibly make it happen. I used 30mm pin/brooch clasps from Amazon. To attach the pin to the print, I placed the pin over the pegs and heated a box knife with a lighter. (Adults only: fire and blades are not for kids.) Then, while it's hot, I pressed the knife to the pegs and held it there until it cooled down completely because if you don't, the peg might stick to the knife and pull away from the shield, ruining your print. I made this mistake so that you won't have to. EDIT: If you break off your pegs, you can salvage your print by using a soldering technique. I held a scrap piece of filament near a lighter flame and quickly placed it where I wanted it when it started to melt. I let it cool down and then clipped the excess. If you look at it in "Thing View", you can see the star better, I feel. EDIT: I added a painted photo.