That Time I Printed a Fun Light Switch Cover

I’m really diggin’ this 3D printing guys lol.

There’s a lot of free files out there. I’ve worked on modifying (very tiny mods) some files – like the Ear Savers For JJ  here that we’ve been using as a fund raiser for his service dog. But I’ve printed more where I’ve just stood back in awe at someone else’s genius 🙂

This is one of those times.

Our upstairs bathroom *could* have a nautical theme, or not if you decide to remove the octopus shower curtain. I want it to be easily changed, because I think I’d like to move in a few years and not everyone shares my likes 😉

Anyway, this light switch cover/leaver caught my eye.

First step – printing. This is how it looked after the print was finished.

Then, checking my work before painting or gluing. This is where I found out I printed the wrong gears. They were too big, so I went back and printed the right size, lol. Then it fit together nicely 🙂

Once I knew it fit together correctly, I smoothed out edges and cleaned things up. Then painted them.

I’d LOVE to tell you I added all the cool detail by hand, but I didn’t. I found a Patina oxidizing finish kit by Modern Masters Metal Effects. A few coats of primer, a few coats of copper paint, and spray on the oxidizing spray and you get some neat finishes 🙂

Here’s the finished piece (except gluing. I still need to glue, but that’s it’s own skill set).

 

Fun, right? You’re turn. You should go out and try something fun, too ❤️

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXOXO

 

Service Dog Fundraiser Opportunity

Thank you for stopping by!

If you’ve been here before, you know we’ve been working with Paws 4 Autism to get a service dog for my 8yo son. A service dog will allow him to safely attend school again to take advantage of the resources there, but to also interact safely with his peers while there.

You may also have heard about this little thing called a pandemic. It’s impacted nearly everyone and we’re no different.

Our fundraising was community based, as in, interacting with the community. With Covid-19 those community interactions had to be placed on hold and we had to start thinking outside the box.

This is our family’s first fundraiser in this time of “new normal”.

So, if you find yourself in a position that requires a mask, but the elastic is bothering you, let us help each other. These ear savers help take the pressure off your ears from the elastic making them a little bit more comfortable to wear.

You can order them by going to JJ’s fundraising page and clicking the button at the top to order yours (It’s the button that says, “Ear Savers for JJ” . ALL proceeds go to his fundraising account and mailing, if necessary. If you’re local, I don’t mind dropping them off to you, just let me know.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

And as always, sharing is so very much appreciated.

Thank you!

Alta and JJ