Early Release: Snail & Slug w/Halloween Extras!
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Hi Everyone!!
Introducing my new Snail & Slug design with Halloween Skull and Pumpkin accessories! I wanted to create something that would work well on it's own, as well as fitting a Halloween theme. So, I came up with a Snail that includes the option of swapping out the Shell for a Skull or Pumpkin!
With this design I also came up with some new joints. The head and shells snap-fit to the body via a new Connector piece. These provide a very durable connection and a bit more versatility in movement and printability. Here's a Demo Video that shows how the assembly works!
I hope you like it!
Matt
Pictured Prints use the following filaments***
(reference the numbered prints in last image of the gallery)
1) Amolen Thermal green/yellow (discontinued) (This one looks similar, though I have never used it), Inland Bone White, Charcoal Black, Cotton White
Shell: Amolen Marble Rainbow, Amolen Fossil. Skull: Inland Bone White
2) Ziro Matcha, Ziro Camouflage, Charcoal Black, Cotton White
Pumpkin: Amolen Red Cedar, Ziro Camouflage
3) Polymaker Starlight Meteor, Paramount Iron Red, Charcoal Black, Cotton White,
Skull: BambuLab Matte Bone White
4) Ziro Harvest Bliss - Shell/Skull: Ziro Dreamy Dusk
5) Ziro Autumn, Ziro Spring, Charcoal Black, Cotton White
Shell: Amolen Red Limestone, Amolen Marble Rainbow
*To Download: Click Here to go to the Pinned "the Hub - Info and Current Download Links" post
3D PRINTING SETTINGS:
Snail Body: Has a socket in the back for adding Shell accessories.
Slug Body: Has no back socket
Head: Snap-fit to Snail/Slug Body using Connector. There is a small custom brim around the head to help with adhesion. Remove and discard it after printing
Snail accessories: Shell, Skull, Pumpkin. Snap-fit to Snail using Connector
EyesTentacles: Snap-Fit to Head. Clip opening should be oriented facing head.
Connector: Use to connect the head and shell accessories to the body.
Multicolor 3MFs: (Compatible with PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, Orca based slicers)
No supports
10%-15% Infill (I recommend Gyroid, Crosshatch or 3D Honeycomb)
3 Walls. (Assuming 0.4mm nozzle. Adjust wall count to account for alternate nozzle sizes)
When printing with gradient filaments you might consider printing the head after the body. If done that way, the gradient will continue smoothly from the body into the head.
This should generally scale down to about 65% with full articulation, on a well calibrated printer. Your mileage may vary.
Check out a quick assembly Demo Video!
*To Download: Click Here to go to the Pinned "the Hub - Info and Current Download Links" post
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Comments
or more like the marble rainbow, which is what the rd limestone used to look like before they began messing with the names and changing things around. The first two times I ordered the rainbow rock, which is now called marble rainbow, they sent me red limestone. I ended up with 4 spools of the red limestone and then one spool of the rainbow rock. I can't tell the difference other than the label. Now the red limestone has more yellow and is a lighter color all around.
Suki
2025-09-21 03:29:42 +0000 UTCThe recommended color to replace the Thermal color that has been discontinued looks very much like the Amolen red limestone when printed. I will be on the lookout for a better match as I love the look of that particular snail...
Suki
2025-09-21 03:18:37 +0000 UTCThis should generally scale down to about 65% with full articulation, on a well calibrated printer. Your mileage may vary.
MatMire_Makes
2025-09-20 23:16:32 +0000 UTCI probably missed this somewhere. I apologize if I did. What % can we down size this too?
Jessica Hill
2025-09-20 23:03:43 +0000 UTCProbs my favourite one yet!
Chris
2025-09-16 15:20:46 +0000 UTCAny Plans on A walrus?
rueben martinez
2025-09-12 20:56:29 +0000 UTCI am obsessed and have my own snail army!!! I absolutely love all of the hard work and details that you put into each of your pieces.
Autumn Boone
2025-09-10 14:48:17 +0000 UTCIs there any way you could do a version with magnets in each part of the snail??? My son loves the magnet toys Thank you
JaM aS
2025-09-09 16:26:59 +0000 UTCI thought the same when I printed them but I just pushed them together and it clicked into place. The hole gets small lower down.
Ricky evans
2025-09-06 13:35:13 +0000 UTCWhen i printed the pieces the hole in the snail head is too big for the connector i didn't size it up at all. not sure how to fix that
Michelle Kern
2025-09-06 11:54:13 +0000 UTCWe need a zombie version for Halloween!
Ricky evans
2025-09-05 22:52:23 +0000 UTCHi! You have to go to the Hub post to download the current files. Click above where it says "*To Download: Click Here to go to the Pinned 'the Hub - Info and Current Download Links' post" and that will take you to the area that you can download it.
MatMire_Makes
2025-09-05 20:42:58 +0000 UTCI STILL CAN'T GET THESE!
Linda Hague Lawson
2025-09-05 19:53:09 +0000 UTCCan you make a skull with a pumpkin mask??
Melissa
2025-09-02 14:03:34 +0000 UTCMore!! Love this!
Melissa
2025-09-02 14:02:56 +0000 UTCWOW! Now that's extra cool!!
Crissy
2025-09-01 23:57:59 +0000 UTCYup! You can swap them out. You can see me do it in the demo video linked in this post.
MatMire_Makes
2025-09-01 22:06:40 +0000 UTCCan the shell, skull, and pumpkin be pulled off and interchangeable or are they made to snap in once?
Amanaka
2025-09-01 21:54:42 +0000 UTCSent you a PM Matt
Mark
2025-09-01 21:25:04 +0000 UTCThis print is great! Please think about making some other Holiday shells to go along with it. Thanks
John Hansen
2025-09-01 19:23:49 +0000 UTCI love how in each model you manage to bring us new articulations.
Michael Eduardo Peredo
2025-08-31 06:06:23 +0000 UTCThere’s a clip that goes into the back. There’s a video in the post above that shows how it works. Note, make sure to use the Snail body not the slug. The Slug body does not have the socket to clip a shell into.
MatMire_Makes
2025-08-30 23:30:00 +0000 UTCHow does the shell attach to the snail?
Todd Logsdon
2025-08-30 23:02:31 +0000 UTCHmm I need to try putting magnets on it :)
Szymon Kowalski
2025-08-30 22:15:08 +0000 UTCCan't wait to print this guy!
Sherry Saienni
2025-08-30 20:21:05 +0000 UTCHahaha! That’s awesome 😂
MatMire_Makes
2025-08-30 17:16:31 +0000 UTCI squealed so loud both my children came running down stairs to check on me. I'm so stoked for this
Angel.S
2025-08-30 17:03:20 +0000 UTCchameleon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tyc3D
2025-08-30 13:38:07 +0000 UTCCROCODILE AND ALLIGATOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tyc3D
2025-08-30 13:37:24 +0000 UTCmini flapjack octopus!!!!!!!!!
Tyc3D
2025-08-30 13:36:57 +0000 UTClion!!!!!
Tyc3D
2025-08-30 13:36:27 +0000 UTCbass!!!!!!
Tyc3D
2025-08-30 13:36:13 +0000 UTCIt looks so real!!! Wow!!!
Cat's Paw 3D
2025-08-30 13:03:31 +0000 UTCOMG this snail is sooo cool 🐌💖 Love the size!! Any chance for a giant African snail shell too? Fans would go crazy 🙌✨"
Lidia Heinzel
2025-08-30 05:08:36 +0000 UTCI'm going to be honest, the model is very cute but I'm not a very big fan of the natural colors. Most likely because I have a weak stomach, I love it in the more colorful filaments! I guess maybe the natural colors are a bit too squirmy or creepy crawly for me lol I don't know 🤷🐌❤️
Mikenna
2025-08-30 04:33:45 +0000 UTCExcellent! Very hermit crab type vibes.
Ducky Pool
2025-08-30 02:39:36 +0000 UTCThis one looks similar, though I've never used it. https://amzn.to/45HyxLM
MatMire_Makes
2025-08-30 01:33:58 +0000 UTCDo you have any recommendations for filaments that are similar to #1? 😭
Maeghan Breyfogle
2025-08-30 01:28:12 +0000 UTCAre you kidding me. This is absolutely amazing!
LauraCampy
2025-08-30 00:59:09 +0000 UTCAmazing work! My kids are going to go nuts when they see it.
Justin
2025-08-30 00:55:55 +0000 UTCOMG I love him!
Melissa Chamberlain
2025-08-30 00:46:57 +0000 UTCI wondered what you’d think of it. Hahaha
MatMire_Makes
2025-08-30 00:45:16 +0000 UTCI know! It’s been discontinued for a few years. I have one spool that I pull out for just the right models. 😭
MatMire_Makes
2025-08-30 00:41:53 +0000 UTCOf course you know which accessories my favorite 💀🖤🤘
SkullMan Prints
2025-08-30 00:41:27 +0000 UTCI love him 🥹 I can't belive the filament for #1 is discontinued! It is perfection😭
Ryan Prosser
2025-08-30 00:40:19 +0000 UTCYup! There’s a “Slug” body with no shell attachment socket.
MatMire_Makes
2025-08-30 00:37:08 +0000 UTCO this is fantastic!! I love snails, but don't care for the typical chibi style people usually release. This is amazing. Fantastic design!
KIT's Curiosities
2025-08-30 00:35:11 +0000 UTCI was JUST going to request a banana slug! Can the slug print solo without anything on its back?
Mr Fresh Prints
2025-08-30 00:35:01 +0000 UTCAdorable!
Amanaka
2025-08-30 00:34:33 +0000 UTCSooo he’s adorable and we love him. 😻
White Tiger Prints
2025-08-30 00:34:25 +0000 UTC
