Making a 3D-Printed Doll Stand: Basic Edition
The new product I’m listing on Etsy is… a doll stand!
I’ve been running short of stands for my Jean Marshall collection —
so I decided to make one myself. ^
When you search for doll stand STL files on Etsy, you’ll find plenty, but saddle-type stands are surprisingly rare. Most of them are waist-holding types, often called “Omega stands.”
So I set out to create an adjustable saddle stand instead.
Personally, I prefer saddle stands — they don’t block the view of the doll when the goal is display.
And if possible, I’d love to design multiple attachments so it can fit a variety of dolls.
I chose a screw-lock mechanism for the pole so that the height can be adjusted.
Testing it now to make sure the mechanism works smoothly.
I created the basic shape of the saddle part first, then kept adjusting the size through test prints.
I refine the shape little by little.
Look how many test saddles I’ve already printed!
In total, I made three different saddle types.
I kept the base simple for now.
Later on, I’m planning to offer various themed bases as additional parts.
The basic set includes three types of saddles, and I’ll gradually expand the saddle designs as well.
With more testing, the structure may become even more stable —
and most importantly, I want to adjust the sizing options so it can be used with a wider variety of dolls. ^
Here is the final completed basic version.
Three types of saddles.
It consists of seven parts in total.
The height can be adjusted from 15.8 cm to 26 cm.
It can be printed perfectly well with an FDM printer.
And please look forward to the upcoming Concept Base Edition! ♡
