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Crystal Dragon 2025! + MEGA! Cinderwing3D THREE YEARS!
Published: January 17th 2025, 11:09:26 pm
EDIT: Updated 300% Dragon so it does not have a weird first layer on the head.
EDIT 2: Want to cut your own? Here's a how to by community member Jiggles!
https://youtu.be/pmw8WsGFGkc
I can't believe it's been 3 years since my first design: the Crystal Dragon!
Our Story
For eight years, my husband and I dreamed of starting our own business. Our ultimate goal was to spend our lives together and with our family, free from the constraints of the traditional 9-to-5 grind. We spent countless late nights fueled by caffeine, brainstorming and working on various business ideas, learning invaluable lessons along the way.
Despite our efforts, my husband continued to work a full-time job while I devoted myself to being a full-time mom. Around three years ago, we discovered the fascinating world of 3D printing and started our own printshop. While operating our print shop, I decided to explore designing—and that decision changed everything. It was then that the Crystal Dragon came to life.
To our amazement, it went viral within a week! That single design not only launched our business but also became a beloved favorite in our community. Even three years later, it remains one of the most popular creations in our lineup.
From the very beginning, one of our biggest goals has been to help others find the same freedom we have by building their own businesses. This vision inspired us to create a subscription model that grants commercial rights to our designs, allowing others to print and sell them for themselves. It’s been such a blessing to hear from people who’ve shared their success stories with us—whether it’s launching their own businesses or using our designs to make a difference in their communities. Some have even told us how these creations have positively impacted autistic children, which fills us with so much gratitude and joy.
We thank God everyday for the inspiration and impact this business has had on our lives and our community.
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I’ve learned so much since creating my first designs, and over time, I’ve refined features like connecting links and other key aspects. The original Crystal Dragon still uses the original links, which don’t print as smoothly or cleanly as the updated designs.
To celebrate three incredible years of Cinderwing3D, I’m thrilled to release a 2025 updated version PACK of the original Crystal Dragon! This updated version incorporates some of the latest dragon design enhancements while staying true to the charm and spirit of the original.
Yes, you heard that right—PACK! Along with the 2025 updated version of the Crystal Dragon, we’re excited to include a few extra surprises, made possible by our incredible team of testers. Thanks to their efforts, this pack includes (6) .3MF multi-color files and (2) MEGA Crystal Dragon files scaled to an impressive 200% and 300%!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone whose incredible efforts helped bring these fun bonuses to life!
Mega Dragons: Cut by DonumExMachina
Paint Jobs (Alt 1-3): By SledgePainter
Paint Job Colors: By Admin Jazzy
Your contributions made this release truly special!
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NOTES and Assembly of the Mega Dragons:
200% is on 4 plates and around 800g of filament, should come out to around 5ft/1.5m
300% is on 11 plates and around 2,700g of filament, should out around 6.7ft/2m
Each plate has a cut loop with pegs and a matching loop remainder with holes.
Once printed, you need to connect the pieces together by putting a dab of super glue in the hole part and connecting it around the other link. (It is suggested that you test the loop connection of each piece before gluing it together.)
Depending on your printer the 300%’s pegs may need supports. Highly recommend checking your cooling is at 100%, and recommending crosshatch, gyroid, or 3d honeycomb for infill. 2-3 walls at 5% infill due to the size and scope.
This is a SPECIAL one time thing in celebration of the Crystal Dragon's anniversary and will most likely not be an including thing for future models. That being said we hope this inspires you all to make some mega dragons!
All cuts were made using Bambu Studio/Orca Slicer's cut tools. https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/software/bambu-studio/cut-tool
-Tracy
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FILAMENT and Tools:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/cinderwing3d
300% Mega: Ziro Rosey Cloud
2 Color: Sunlu White, Mika3D Popular Basic Rainbow (Same as Original Crystal Dragon)
Single Color: Ziro Glacier
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All my designs are print-in-place (unless otherwise specified) and require no supports. All you need is a clean bed and you're off!
Designs are tested between 60%-100% for strength and articulation! I will not release a design that is too fragile at these sizes. All designs go through our Cinder Test Team!
Print Settings: .2 Layer height, 15% infill, gyroid infill, no brim, and no supports. (If there are smaller parts of your print that have a hard time staying stuck to the plate, please try a brim around those parts) Any errors regarding floating regions can be safely ignored.
Please join our discord chat below for more help and discussions.
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January 2025 Models: HERE
Baby Unicorn Dragon - RELEASED - EXCLUSIVE
(1) .3MF Color File
Baby Alicorn Dragons - RELEASED
Wings
Wingless
(2) .3MF Color Files
Tiny Snails - RELEASED
Rose Snail
Strawberry Snail
(2) .3MF Color Files
Tiny Rose Dragon&Wyvern - RELEASED - EXCLUSIVE
Tiny Rose Dragon
Tiny Rose Wyvern
Tiny Rose Dragon Keychain
Tiny Rose Wyvern Keychain
(3) .3MF Color Files
Rose & Crystal Fidget Spinners - RELEASED
Rose Fidget Spinner
Crystal Fidget Spinner
Heart Cookie Dragon - RELEASED - EXCLUSIVE
(1) .3MF Color File
Tiny Chocolate Strawberry Snail - RELEASED - EXCLUSIVE
Snail with Lines
Snail with NO Lines
(2) .3MF Color Files
BABY Heart Cookie Dragon - RELEASED
(1) .3MF Color File
Cookie EGG - RELEASED - EXCLUSIVE
(1) .3MF Color File
Skunk - RELEASED
Skunk without Rose
Skunk with Rose
(3) .3MF Color Files
Tiny Butterfly Dragon - RELEASED
Tiny Butterfly Dragon
Tiny Butterfly Dragon Keychain
(2) .3MF Color Files
2025 Crystal Dragon - RELEASED - EXCLUSIVE
2025 Version Crystal Dragon
200% Mega
300% Mega
(6) .3MF Color Files
Secret Design
MOD Bonus
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For any help requests or issues please go through this email: Email ([email protected]) OR through a Discord ticket!
Thank you, Cinders, for your support!!! And Thank you to our Admin Jazzy and Test Team for all your hard work!