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Spinning top mold
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This is a mold for making spinning top from PLA filament purge. The tops made with this mold are very colorful and spin well. I printed the mold with PETG at 100% infill and did not need to use supports (PC might work even better). What you will need:An unused ovenA silicone mat (it's easier to flip and roll the melted PLA into a ball on a silicone mat than on a metal baking tray)PLA filament purgeA 3M respirator or N95 mask (the fumes from melting PLA in the oven are stronger, so please protect yourself)Work glovesTongsPliersA digital scaleProcess:1. Accurately weigh 6g of PLA filament purge and place it in the oven.Preheat the oven to 200-230°C and heat the filament purge for approximately 5 minutes.2. Use tongs and pliers to shape the melted PLA into a ball. Evenly folded patterns will look better.3. Place the shaped plastic into the mold and press the mold firmly.4. After approximately 3 minutes, open the mold and remove the top. If the top is difficult to remove, use pliers to
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