Wearable Spine
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Grow a backbone and add this wearable spine to your costume! These vertebrae are derived from anatomically correct vertebrae and can be glued or sewn on to fabric. Positioning templates are included to ensure accurate placement. See here for video: https://youtu.be/a72-hiMMajU This project includes all lumbar and thoracic vertebrae of an adult male. When laid flat, the full length of the spine is 48.5cm. To modify the size, you may choose to leave out some of the vertebrae or scale the files as needed. Be sure to apply the same scaling factor to all vertebrae and positioning templates. The placement template allows vertebrae to be laid out flat during assembly, however vertebrae have been designed to follow the natural curves of your back when worn. Every attempt has been made to maintain anatomical accuracy, however, in order to make the parts as durable as possible the spinal canal on each vertebrae has been filed in, and select facet joints and bony processes have been thickened. These changes have minimal affect on the visual appearance. Fabric Selection A thick fabric such as denim will hold the vertebrae in place and apart from one another. The thin cotton used in the instruction video is not ideal in that it allows the vertebrae to flop around too much. If you plan on wearing as a costume, the fabric should hug the curves of your back as much as possible. Printing Select the vertebrae that you need and import them into your slicer. You will need to apply supports to the bony parts that stick out the back and to the sides. IMPORTANT: Be sure to label the vertebrae as they come off the printer! Vertebrae are labeled “L” for lumber (lower back) and “T” for thoracic (upper back.) Numbers start at the top and count down: T1 to T12 followed by L1 to L5. Placement Templates Determine the orientation of the three placement templates and position the top of “Template 3” just under the middle of the collar. Place “Template 2” and “Template 1” down the middle. It helps to tack the templates in place with a small dab of glue. Attaching Vertebrae Vertebrae are placed and attached from bottom to top. If you are using the spine for decoration or light use, you will likely be fine with just hot glue. Insert a sheet of plastic under the top surface so the glue doesn’t leak through to the next layer of fabric. To make the spine more durable, use the holes provided to stitch each vertebra on to your fabric with strong thread, beading thread, or dental floss. You will need to remove the placement guides before stitching. You are done! Here are more of my anatomical designs you might enjoy: Novelty: Wearable Spine: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4982223 Skull Jewelry Set: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4980129 Happy Halloween Spine: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4979522 Eyeball Windchime: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4978632 Fingerbone Windchime: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4962956 Skull Windchime: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4962814 Creepy Custom Embossed Spine: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4916377 Mini Articulating Spine Keychain: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4891846 Big Bowl O’ Back Bones: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4881377 Vertebral Stacking Blocks: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4868387 Anatomically Correct Voronoi Heart: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4636146 Vertebrae with Secret Compartment: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4633188 Brain Puzzle: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4158232 Anatomical Heart Puzzle: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4146688 Educational: 6-Piece Magnetic Female Pelvis Model: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4946668 Fryette’s Laws Teaching Tool: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4887712 Hip and Pelvis Model: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4875641 Flexible Three-Quarter Spine Model with Display Stand: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4863003 Full Size Anatomically Correct Human Foot Model: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4849504 Full Size Anatomically Correct Human Hand Model: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4841107 Full Size Anatomically-Correct 18-Piece Magnetic Human Skull Model: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4830026 Full-sized Anatomically Correct Articulating Spine: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4801717 Articulating Lumbar Vertebrae: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4637241
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