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Annoying Easter Basket

Attached below are the print files and instructions for the Annoying Easter Basket!

Annoying Easter Basket Now Available!

Hey everyone!

We have a new addition to the annoying series, The Annoying Easter Basket! As with the other designs, this model is support-free and 100% 3D-printed. No external hardware needed.

This time we've got 48 bolts to get to the gift inside! It is also conveniently sized to fit 6 of the Annoying Easter Eggs inside with a littl...

Annoying Easter Egg v2

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I've got a small update/fix I've made to the Annoying Easter Egg! One of our members shared an issue they had after printing. They filled the design with candy, and it ended up getting crushed due to the orientation of the threaded portions of the egg.

I have swapped the threaded parts so now the cash stash threads in...

Annoying Easter Egg

Attached below are the print files and instructions for the Annoying Easter Egg!

Annoying Easter Egg Now Available!

The Annoying Easter Egg, an Easter Egg with an added twist. First off, this design prints support free and just threads together after printing. With standard slicer settings on a Bambu P1S, it takes around 3 hours with about 70 grams of filament used.

There is space within the threaded portion to hide some cash or a note, while also havin...

Golf Ball Clip Updates

Hey everyone!

I had a couple great suggestions given to me for minor improvements to the new Modular Golf Ball Holder. Someone suggested to create additional "start" and "end" pieces without the clip part so you could have a better looking "finished" design. I agreed, so I went ahead and added those additional variations.

I also ...

Modular Golf Ball Clip Now Available!

Hey everyone!

As golf season approaches, I wanted to take a look at an older design and see if i could make some improvements! One thing that always bugged me was exactly how many balls it should hold. That made me want to consider going a more modular route, along with a few other minor improvements.

This design is a very fast print...

Modular Golf Ball Clip

**Updated 3/7/2025 - Added "start" and "end" clips, plus additional magnet slots!

Attached below are the print files and instructions for the Modular Golf Ball Clip!

Medium & Large Annoying Nested Gift Boxes - Print Files & Instructions

Attached below are the print files and instructions for all 3 sizes of the Annoying Nested Gift Box (Medium & Large Newly Added).

Medium & Large Annoying Nested Gift Boxes Now Available!

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As I previously mentioned, I have been working on wrapping up the Medium & Large versions of the Annoying Nested Gift Boxes. Well I've got them all wrapped up and available to download!

You should find everything you need in the print instructions and previously posted assembly video, but a couple notes about the mo...

Annoying Nested Gift Box - Print Files & Instructions

Attached below are the print files and instructions for the Annoying Nested Gift Box. You can watch the video for assembly instructions!

Annoying Nested Gift Box Now Available!

Hey everyone!

Presenting the newest addition to the annoying box series, the Annoying Nested Gift Box! This model features 10 threaded layers that nest together to hide the the gift inside, and this time its designed specifically for cash. I'm sure you will all be bummed to find out that this one doesn't have any screws!

Note*** I've...

Authorized Seller Badge!

Hey Everyone!

We finally have an authorized seller badge! This has been a request for quite some time, so I apologize that it has taken so long for me to make. I have included a .zip file with 4 different files of the graphic:

1) 500x500 png
2) 1000x1000 png
3) pdf
4) svg

Please just let me know if you might need it...

Print-In-Place Snowball Mold

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I've got a new Snowball Mold design now available to you!

If you follow me on social media you may have seen that I just got hit with a blizzard last week. I've wanted to mess with snowball molds for a long time, but never lived in a place that got snow until recently!

This design prints in place with no supports ...

Click-Screw Fidget Now Available!

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Here is a new fidget I've been fine-tuning, I call it the Click-Screw Fidget! Its a fairly simple model. There are two main pieces (one of which is comprised of two pieces itself), that create 5 satisfying clicks when they are screwed together.

It prints in about an hour on Bambu machines, using around 18g of filame...

Santa's Sleigh Phone Stand

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Introducing the Santa's Sleigh Phone Stand! All of the parts to this design print completely support-free, and there is no need for glue or external hardware to assemble! The Sleigh features a simple gear train for adjusting the angle of your device. Just twist the knob in the back to adjust!

Below you will find ...

Annoying Gift Boxes Fixes/Improvements

Hey everyone!

I've got a couple fixes/improvements for the various Annoying Gift Boxes. Some are things you all have requested, but I also found an issue myself with the most recent expansion that may cause some of you issues. Attached to this post you will find 4 STL's:

1. annoying_box_lid_fix
- I've had a handful of people me...

Hot Cocoa Container

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I always like to design a new candy dish around the holidays, so for this year we've got the Hot Cocoa Container!

The design prints support free and the lid twists into place. You can feel free to scale it as large as you want, although scaling down may cause issues with the lid-locking features.

I have included ...

Really Annoying Gift Box Ver. 3.0!

Hey everyone!

We have yet another upgrade to the Really Annoying Gift Box! This update adds another couple of layers and quite a few more bolts. This gives us a grand total of 666 bolts you need to remove to get to the gift inside!

As with the last upgrade, the hardware is all the same. There are just new layers to add to the outs...

Halloween Gravestones

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I was looking around and I couldn't find any gravestones that I liked, so I decided to make some myself! I've released 3 decorative Halloween gravestones, and might plan to add more to the collection next year if there is interest!

These gravestones print support-free and come with threaded stakes that can be inse...

Desktop Dumpster Fire

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This is the Desktop Dumpster Fire. This design prints support free and everything snaps together afterwards. It features rotating casters and a removable "fire" insert. The insert can be displayed on the left or right side of the dumpster.

I created this design with desktop storage in mind, but it could be used for a...

Droid Planter #2 Now Available

Hey everyone!

Here is another model in the Droid Planter Series. If you've been around for a little bit, you may recognize that this one resembles SNIB, the desktop organizer I designed to hold sticky notes!

As with the first planter, this one has a couple elements that glue together after printing (the faceplates and eyes). The dr...

Droid Planter #1 Now Available!

Hey everyone!

Introducing the first of a small set of new planters I'll be releasing!

Around springtime I usually like to design and release a few new planter designs, and this year we have the Droid Planters. Kind of an unofficial name, but my fiancé says they remind her of droids so that's where we're at for now!

This desig...

American Flag Challenge Coin Display

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I've had a few member requests for new challenge coin displays. Someone specifically requested an American Flag design, so here we have it! This design prints in separate pieces and is meant to be glued together afterwards. It has holes in the back for wall mounting, and printable feet for table-top display.

*Important...

Gyro Fidgets (4 Variations, 7 Models)

Hey everyone!

Here is a type of fidget I have been wanting to explore for a while now, gyro fidgets!  You can find all of the STL's and print instructions attached below, as well as in the Archives.

So far I have 4 variations with 3 of them having a keychain version.  I may be creating some more variations in the future if...

Update from Jacob

Hey everyone!

I wanted to give you a long overdue update on all things Thin Air 3D!  I have seen your questions and comments wondering where I've been, and I really appreciate those of you that have reached out to make sure I was ok! 

More than anything, I would like to apologize for my lack of communication since December....

Model Updates: Bolt Variations for Annoying Box Mini & Annoying Piggy Bank

Hey everyone!

Not long ago after releasing the alternate bolt variations for the annoying boxes, someone asked me to create those same variations for the Annoying Piggy Bank and the new Annoying Gift Box Mini.

I just got them finished up and released into the Google Drive Archives, but you can also find them attached to this post dow...

Christmas Lightbulb Ornament/Container

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This is the Christmas Lightbulb Ornament/Container.  This design prints in 2, support-free pieces that thread together afterwards.  The cap has a hole cut through so you can route thread through for hanging!

The "lightbulb" portion is hollow, with an opening of about 30mm so it can be stuffed with small candy ...

Peppermint Candy Bowl or Storage Container

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Introducing the Peppermint Candy Bowl!  If you've been around a while you may know that I have a thing for candy, which in turn means I like designing new candy dishes.  Especially around the Holidays!  

I was originally going to do a "normal" lid, but seeing the peppermint design made me want to se...

Annoying Gift Box Mini Now Available!

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I've had a handful of requests for a smaller, "stocking stuffer" sized Annoying Box, so now we have the Annoying Box Mini.  Still support free, no glue needed.  Everything just threads together.

Rather than making a ton of bolts to remove, I chose to go for a more simplified design and use 4 extra long bolts. ...