Collapsible Ghost Lantern – Prints Flat, Pops Up

Print it flat in one go, pull its head, and a 115 mm ghost pops up. Drop it over an LED tea light and its eyes and mouth glow. Push it down and it stores flat until next Halloween.

WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT - Print-in-place: 4 nested rings come off the bed already separated. No assembly, no glue. - It stays up on its own: the rings are slightly conical and lock by friction when stretched. - Zero supports, single color, one quick print. A great "wow" print to make in batches for friends or a Halloween table. - Looks amazing in white or glow-in-the-dark PLA.

WHAT'S INCLUDED - 1 STL, printed collapsed. - Printed: dia. 88 × 52 mm · Extended: 115 mm tall. - Fits a standard 38 mm LED tea light. - Original design.

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PRINT SETTINGS (suggested) - Supports: none · Brim: none · Layer: 0.2 mm · Walls: 3 · Infill: 15 % · Nozzle: 0.4 mm - Material: PLA, white or glow-in-the-dark - Orientation: as exported (collapsed, flat side down) Settings are suggestions. Every part was checked in CAD for printability: no supports, clean watertight mesh.

FIRST USE 1. Gently twist the rings by hand to free them. 2. Pull the head firmly until it locks. Push it down to store it. 3. If a ring slides down by itself, add a thin coat of hairspray on the locking band. Use LED tea lights only, never a real flame.

LICENSE Personal use only: print it as many times as you like for yourself, friends and family. Please don't share or resell the files. Want to sell prints? A commercial license is available — just send me a message.

Post a Make when you print it — I'd love to see your colors!