MicroLang Mason Bee Hive (personal license use)
Support Pollinators with the MicroLang Mason Bee Hive!
A 3D-printable digital file designed to create a compact, eco-friendly home for solitary bees. This ready-to-print design provides an ideal nesting environment for mason bees, enhancing natural pollination in your garden. Perfect for personal use or as a thoughtful, eco-friendly gift!
Features & Benefits:
✅ Digital file for 3D printing – Print up to seven (7) units for yourself or as gifts!
✅ Designed for durability – Use non-toxic, weather-resistant filaments such as PETG, ASA, or UV-resistant PLA.
✅ Spacious nesting capacity – Holds over 270 paper straws (tubes), providing ample space for mason bees.
✅ Optimized airflow – Built-in upper ventilation on all four walls, seamlessly integrated into the lid for proper aeration.
✅ Boosts pollination – Encourages natural pollination in gardens, orchards, and farms.
✅ User-friendly design – Easy to print, mount, and maintain.
✅ Inspired by the Langstroth design – The compact shape makes it more difficult for birds and squirrels to access the bees.
✅ Scalable in slicer software – Adjust the size to fit your needs! (Note: Scaling the model will alter the tube lengths and the number of tubes it can hold. If scaling down, tubes may need to be trimmed manually to maintain proper depth.)
Printing & Placement Tips:
- Do not place in direct sunlight. Position the hive facing southeast for optimal sunlight exposure.
- Customization in slicer software: You can modify structural settings such as wall thickness, top and bottom layers, and infill density.
- Recommended print settings: Layer height: 2mm
- Top & bottom layers: 3
- Outline/perimeter: 3
- Infill: 10% – 15%
License & Terms:
📌 This file is for personal use only.
📌 You may print up to seven (7) units for yourself or as gifts.
📌 Redistribution, resale, or commercial production is strictly prohibited.
📌 For commercial use, please see our Commercial License Listing.
❗ All sales are final – Due to the nature of digital products, no refunds, exchanges, or cancellations can be accepted.
📥 Download the MicroLang Mason Bee Hive file today and start printing a safe, functional home for your local pollinators! 🐝✨