Give each lightweight earring pair its own clear place in the frame. Choose Mini, Short, Medium, or Tall clearance, add a Straight or Softwave insert, then match it with a supported base for product photos, market tables, shop shelves, or home display.
Measure from the hook or post where it will sit in the T-Bar hole to the bottom edge of the earring. Then choose the height, style, and base you want to 3D print.
Use these three menus to update the stand preview and matching files.
Coming to Etsy soon. One download will include every base and insert, so this pairing and every other recommended combination 3D print from the same files.
Which files make this stand?
Base file
CB-ETB-BASE-FULL.stl
Insert file
CB-ETB-INSERT-STRAIGHT-MINI.stl
3D print one base and one Mini insert first, then confirm the socket fit and loaded stability on your real surface before the rest.
Full with Straight Mini
Choose for this pair
Choose a height, style, and compatible base
Measure from the hook or post where it will sit in the T-Bar hole to the bottom edge of the earring. Mini gives about 65 mm of earring height clearance for studs, huggies, and tiny drops. Short gives 111 mm for small drops and huggies, Medium 141 mm, and Tall 181 mm. Choose a clearance larger than the earring measurement, then test the real pair.
1 recommended base+1 insert=1 complete stand
Swipe to compare all included pairings
Each recommended base and height is available with Straight or Softwave.
Base
Mini
Short
Medium
Tall
Full
Straight + Softwave
Straight + Softwave
Straight + Softwave
Straight + Softwave
Compact Round
Straight + Softwave
Straight + Softwave
Straight + Softwave
No recommended pairing
Slim
Straight + Softwave
Straight + Softwave
No recommended pairing
No recommended pairing
9 recommended base-height choices x 2 insert styles = 18 recommended assemblies from 11 reusable STL files.
Will my earrings fit?The space from the T-Bar holes to the top of the base is about 65 mm for Mini, 111 mm for Short, 141 mm for Medium, and 181 mm for Tall. Measure your earring from its hook or post to its bottom edge, then choose the next larger clearance.Straight and Softwave hole layoutsSoftwave inserts add an outer modelled hole pair at 54 mm spacing.
Straight has one centred hole pair. Softwave gives you a centred pair plus a wider outer pair, so you can choose the spacing that presents one earring pair best.
Your download
Files, guide, and maker licence
You receive three base STL files and eight insert STL files: Straight and Softwave in Mini, Short, Medium, and Tall. The supported base-height combinations produce 18 complete stands. A 3D printing guide and studio-use Maker Licence are included. The files and 3D-printed stands cannot be resold.
Full is recommended for every height, Compact Round for Mini, Short, and Medium inserts, and Slim for Mini or Short on a protected surface.
Eight T-bar inserts
Straight and Softwave come in Mini, Short, Medium, and Tall. Straight holds one matched pair. Softwave provides two matched hole pairs for flexible, lightweight arrangements.
3D printing guide
The PDF covers file choice, orientation, first-fit checks, assembly, colour and display ideas, loading, care, support, and the maker licence.
Studio-use Maker Licence
Use the 3D-printed stands in your own jewellery business, product photos, and displays. The digital files and 3D-printed stands cannot be resold.
Make your first one
Make one complete piece before you make a set
The first one tells you what the STL cannot: how your printer resolves the small details, how your materials behave at this size, and whether the fit suits the jewellery you actually make.
1. Choose the height
Measure from the hook or post where it will sit in the T-Bar hole to the bottom edge of the earring. Use Mini for studs, huggies, and tiny drops (about 65 mm clearance). Use Short for small drops and huggies (111 mm), Medium for most dangles (141 mm), and Tall for long lightweight pieces (181 mm).
2. Choose the style and base
Straight has one 36 mm hole pair. Softwave adds a 54 mm outer pair and a curved profile. Use Full with every height, Compact Round with Mini, Short, or Medium, and Slim with Mini or Short.
3. Join the keyed fit
Line up the flat side of the insert connector with the flat side of the socket. Press straight down by hand until the shoulder meets the raised support. Keep every part at 100 percent scale.
4. Load and check one pair
Place the earring posts, hooks, hoops, or sleepers through one pair of holes at the top of the T-Bar. Fasten stud backs behind the bar, then check clearance and balance on the table, shelf, or photo surface you will use.
See the working details
Align the flat sides, then seat the shoulder
Keep the flat face of the connector toward the matching flat socket wall. Lower it straight in by hand. Check the shoulder is seated and the back remains accessible.
How do the two parts fit together?Match the flat side of the D-shaped tenon to the socket. Lower it straight in. Geometry explanation; physical testing remains required.How do the two parts fit together?Stop when the shoulder meets the saddle. Do not force or twist the insert. Geometry explanation; physical testing remains required.How do the two parts fit together?Reach behind the bar to fit the earring backs. Check your own findings for clearance. Geometry explanation; physical testing remains required.
Measure before a batch
Check the earring clearance, base footprint, and largest 3D-printable part
Use the hole-to-base clearance to choose a height, check the base footprint against the table or shelf, and confirm your 3D printer can fit the largest part.
Which Softwave height suits my earrings?Mini, Short, Medium, Tall. One scale, one baseline. Measure from the earring hole to the top of the base. Geometry explanation; physical testing remains required.Base footprint guideFull is 108 x 72 mm, Compact Round about 76 x 70.5 mm, and Slim 76 x 50 mm.
View exact dimensions and fit details
Assembled height
Mini 90 to 91 mm (3.54 to 3.58 in); Short 136 to 137 mm (5.35 to 5.39 in); Medium 166 to 167 mm (6.54 to 6.57 in); Tall 206 to 207 mm (8.11 to 8.15 in)
Hole-to-base clearance
Mini about 65 mm (2.56 in); Short about 111 mm (4.37 in); Medium about 141 mm (5.55 in); Tall about 181 mm (7.13 in), measured from the top of the base to the modelled hole centre
Full base
108 x 72 x 20 mm (4.25 x 2.83 x 0.79 in)
Compact Round base
76 x about 70.5 x 20 mm (2.99 x 2.78 x 0.79 in)
Slim base
76 x 50 x 20 mm (2.99 x 1.97 x 0.79 in)
Largest flat part
About 96 x 203 mm (3.78 x 7.99 in)
Earring holes
Modelled at 2.2 mm; straight inserts use a pair 36 mm apart and Softwave inserts add an outer pair 54 mm apart. 3D-printed size varies by machine, filament, and slicer setup
3D printing setup
3D print one Mini stand before the set
Keep every part at 100 percent scale. Start with one Compact Round base and one Mini insert for the quickest first check, then confirm the fit, holes, earring clearance, and real display surface before 3D printing the rest.
3D print every part flat
Place the base underside-down and the insert with its smooth back on the bed. The parts are designed for this support-free orientation.
Keep the files at 100 percent
Scaling changes the socket, keyed connector, and earring-hole sizes.
3D print one Mini stand first
Start with a Compact Round base and one Mini insert for the quickest first check. Check the hand-fit, inspect the holes, and test your own findings without forcing them.
Check one loaded stand
Use the lightweight arrangement you plan to display and confirm every finding, clearance and balance on the real table, shelf or photo surface before 3D printing a coordinated set.
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Display styling
Style the display around your jewellery
Keep the stand, background, and camera setup consistent so customers can compare the jewellery easily. Use contrast when you want the stand to be part of the display, or a similar background colour when you want it to recede.
Jewellery for display only - not included
Three display approachesA real blue 3D-printed stand is shown beside light and dark coordinated display examples. Earrings are shown for display only and are not included.
The blue stand is a real 3D-printed example. The light and dark sets are digital styling examples.
Before you start
Prepare your 3D print and display
What you need
An FDM 3D printer and slicer, or a private 3D printing service
Filament suitable for your 3D printer
The earring pair and findings you plan to display
Not included
Physical 3D-printed stands or earrings
Filament, 3D printer, slicer profiles, G-code, or 3MF files
Display props, jewellery hardware, or finished jewellery
Make it part of the collection
Build a repeatable display system
For a playful two-colour set, try an Army Green base with a Sakura Pink insert. Repeat the same pairing across the collection so the display feels intentional.
For a quiet neutral display, 3D print both parts in Black or White so colourful, metallic, or detailed earrings stay the focus.
Use a contrasting stand and background when you want the display to feel bold. Choose a stand colour close to the background when you want the stand to recede.
You can also keep the base neutral and repeat a collection colour on each insert. Test one assembled sample under the same light used for photos or displays.
For listing photos, keep the stand colour, background, crop, and camera angle consistent. For a market table or shop shelf, place Mini and Short stands at the front, Medium through the centre, and Tall at the back.
Before you 3D print
Questions makers usually ask
What exactly do I receive?
Eleven STL files: three bases and eight inserts, plus a 3D printing guide and studio-use Maker Licence. The parts make 18 recommended assemblies. No physical stand, earrings, filament, G-code, or 3MF files are included.
Which stand should I 3D print first?
Start with one Mini insert and the Compact Round base. It is the quickest recommended combination to 3D print and lets you check the push-fit, 3D-printed holes, earring clearance, and display-surface balance before making the rest.
Will every earring fit?
No universal finding fit is promised. The holes are modelled at 2.2 mm, but 3D-printed size varies. 3D print one Mini insert and check your exact posts, hooks, hoops, or sleepers before making a batch. Clip-on fittings and heavy jewellery are not promised to fit.
Which colour should I choose?
Try Army Green with Sakura Pink for a playful two-colour set, Black or White for a neutral display, or a colour from your collection when the stand should be part of the styling. Photograph one test stand with the real earrings and backdrop before 3D printing the batch.
Can I use these at a market stall?
Yes, after checking the exact loaded stand on the real table. For hotter outdoor-market conditions, start with a higher-temperature, weather-resistant material such as Bambu Lab ASA. 3D print ASA in an enclosed 3D printer in a well-ventilated area, then test the finished setup for heat, wind, table movement, and surface stability rather than relying on the stand alone.
Can I sell the 3D-printed stands?
No. The maker licence lets you use them in your own jewellery business, photos, and market display, but not sell or give away the 3D-printed stands or digital files.
Can I use a 3D printing service?
Yes. You may send the files to a service for a private 3D print for your own use, provided the service does not keep, share, or resell the files or 3D-printed stands.
Can I resize the parts?
Keep every file at 100 percent. Scaling changes the shared push-fit and the earring holes.
What support is included?
If a supplied file is missing or will not import, email hello.clay.bake.studio@gmail.com with a screenshot. Support covers the supplied files and guide. It does not include 3D printer repair, general slicer training, or third-party 3D printing service issues.
Keep making
Need a change, or want to show us what you made?
Tell us what would make the stand work better for your jewellery, or share the display you create with the supplied files.
Custom work
Ask about a different stand or a new design
Need another size, hole layout, base style, or a completely new display? Send a Custom Build brief with what you make, what should change, and how you plan to use it. We can discuss the scope and testing before any custom order is agreed.Custom Build brief
Share your display
We would love to see your finished setup
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