Zipper Bolo Tie

Looking for something unique, yet familiar, to accessorize your wardrobe? Make a statement that no one quite knows what it is.This necklace is a hack on my print-in-place zipper. It prints in several pre-assembled sections that then get connected with pins.PrintingPrint with exactly 0.2mm layers and use a 0.4mm or smaller nozzle. For the length shown I printed 1 of the Right section and 5 of the Left sections. You'll also need 8 of the pins. Print one each of the SliderBody, SliderLoop, SliderTab, Connector and Center pieces. I highly recommend first printing one of the Left sections to get your printer settings adjusted so that the links pivot smoothly relative to one another. They should be fairly easy to break free from one another. If they are tight, try reducing the XY compensation or maybe reducing your flow rate. You want the chain to be a little floppy so that it lays nicely.AssemblyWith all the links from each section loosened up, assemble the Right side section to the Center