These stout little guardians spring to life at the crossroads of folklore and steampunk. Each gnome bears unique armor, miniature gadgets, and spirited expressions—perfect for tabletop role-playing, dioramas, or as a whimsical desk companion. Designed as a single solid mesh, you can print them without worrying about assembly or tiny fragile connectors.
AI & ARTIST CREATIVITY DISCLOSUREThis collection was co-created using cutting-edge AI 3D generators and then lovingly refined by a human artist for balanced proportions, crisp details, and optimal printability.
3D PRINT SETTINGS & TIPS
- Orientation:
- Print standing upright on the base of the feet. No supports are strictly necessary for most poses, but a light touch of supports under overhanging arms or hats can help ensure crisp details.
- Layer Height:
- 0.1 mm for miniatures with fine facial details
- 0.15–0.2 mm for faster draft prints
- Infill:
- 15–20% gyroid or honeycomb
- If you want a bit more weight for sturdiness, bump to 25%
- Shells / Walls:
- 2–3 perimeters to capture armor ridges cleanly
- Supports:
- Use light Touch-L-type supports under deep overhangs (e.g., wide arms, hat brims). If your slicer has “tree supports,” they work beautifully and peel away easily.
- Print Speed:
- 40–50 mm/s for best detail
- Bed Adhesion:
- A thin brim or skirt helps stabilize the narrow feet; blue painter’s tape or a light PVA glue stick works great.
- Filament Recommendations:
- PLA or PLA+ for crisp detail and ease of printing
- PETG if you need slightly more durability (just watch bridging)
- Post-Processing:
- Wet-sand gently with 400–800 grit for super-smooth armor
- Primer with a gray or white spray primer helps acrylics pop
- Consider a fine wash (thinned dark paint) in crevices to accent shadows
STL (Stereolithography, filesize: 35.3 MB), OBJ (OBJ, filesize: 91.7 MB), GLTF (glTF, filesize: 46.5 MB), USDZ (USDZ, filesize: 1.61 GB), BLEND (Blender, filesize: 101 MB), OTHER (Other, filesize: 253 MB), FBX (Autodesk FBX, filesize: 161 MB)
