Ordering a Custom Modular Fiddle

I get a lot of inquiries about options for a custom Modular Fiddle build, so let’s break it down. What decisions do you need to make? What are the color options? Here’s everything you need to know about ordering a custom Modular Fiddle. How Much Will it Cost? Let’s tackle this one at the top! […]

Why Remix or Upgrade Your Modular Fiddle?

The Modular Fiddle is a modular string instrument platform that allows easy changes to the instrument. What does this mean for you, the player? Well, you can remix and upgrade your Modular Fiddle however you like! But what does that look like in reality, especially if you don’t have access to a 3D printer? Let’s […]

Seizing Static Simulation for a Super Sized 3D Printed Sphere Stand

One of the most popular items in my Etsy store is a 3D printed sphere stand for polished rock and mineral spheres, but it is on the smaller side. Several reviewers mentioned that they would like a larger version. So let’s do it! In this post I’ll show you how I use simple static simulations […]

How to Make a Truly Durable Violin

This blog post will walk you through how to print, process, and prep Modular Fiddle parts to build the ultimate go anywhere, do anything 3D printed durable violin. Before you do anything, you should know that this is hard. Printing the body with scaffolding well enough is hard. Keeping the neck straight during and immediately […]

3D Printed Jigs and Fixtures for Lapidary Work

If you make a thing, 3D printing can help you make it better. 3D printed jigs and fixtures are low-hanging fruit for additive manufacturing. Let’s highlight some 3D printing applications in the most unlikely of industries — lapidary! Lapidary work is the practice of shaping stone (especially semi-precious stone) into pretty pieces. It usually involves […]

Print Settings for the Modular Fiddle

Musical instruments are extremely sensitive to very small changes. Naturally then, your materials and print settings are super important for making a great Modular Fiddle! In this post, I’ll go over the materials and print settings that I use, having printed, built, and played dozens of Modular Fiddles. Note: links I provide to Proto-Pasta materials […]