Yet Another Yoda - Keychain/Charm for Casting

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This remix of a remix has just gotten even better with a dash of Yoda magic. I've added a keychain/charm loop to bring him down to size, making it perfect for experimentation in investment casting. At this scale, the FDM process creates a thin spot in the ears that's essentially empty space. But don't worry, we fixed it with a tiny bit of wax. I printed all parts in ABS instead of PLA, which is usually the go-to choice for investment casting. Some were vapor polished to perfection, while others came out just as they were printed. Then, I took a handful and cast them in silicon bronze using the investment method. Want more details? Check out our blog at printedsolid.com for all the juicy info and a video that shows you exactly how it was done.