Hatching an egg

Thoroughly removing the supporting materials before attaching the two shell pieces is crucial for proper assembly and functionality. The shell assembles smoothly when all supporting materials are thoroughly removed.This 3D model simulates the hatching process of an egg using expanding water beads and the top piece of a real eggshell. Inside the shell, a cylindrical chamber holds a single layer of water beads. When water is added, the beads expand, generating pressure that pushes an animal figure inside the shell, ultimately causing it to crack and "hatch." The model includes a bunny duck by default, but you can customize it with any animal by adding a 2mm high negative part, keeping the height within 24mm. It integrates well with PrintMons created by the maker lab, such as a kiwi bird holding a lollipop. For best results, print the model with PLA filament using tree supports with the "support critical regions only" setting; this ensures easier removal of supporting mate