{"product_id":"horse-skull-life-size-3d-print","title":"Horse Skull - Life Size 3D Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring the grand, sweeping elegance of classic equine anatomy into your space with this incredible life-sized DIY horse skull kit. Carefully 3D printed using high-resolution settings, this model beautifully captures the long, graceful nasal profile, deep eye sockets, and complex dental arches characteristic of these majestic herbivores with incredible precision. Whether assembled as a clean statement piece, customized with acrylic washes and aging textures, used as a centerpiece for traditional Mari Lwyd festivities, or built as a theatrical prop, this hands-on project perfectly bridges the gap between natural history and sculptural Gothic decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal full-grown horse skulls are massive, extraordinarily heavy, difficult to source ethically, and prone to unpleasant grease odors. This lightweight, durable DIY replica kit provides an ethical, odorless, and highly accessible alternative. Designed specifically for makers, cosplayers, and oddities collectors, the kit arrives in raw, high-strength sections that fit together cleanly—giving you the ultimate blank canvas to display raw or paint, distress, and detail to your exact aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy This Piece Stands Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAnatomical Accuracy:\u003c\/span\u003e Digitally referenced from authentic equine osteological specimens to faithfully capture true-to-life proportions, elongated nasal structures, expansive orbits, and complex herbivorous dentition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHands-On Maker Project:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #d40000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003eSupplied as an unassembled raw kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eideal for hobbyists, prop builders, Mari Lwyd celebrations, or anyone wanting a custom finishing project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEffortless Alignment:\u003c\/span\u003e Printed in 4 primary sections (2 cranial, 2 mandibular) engineered with integrated alignment dowels to ensure a secure, straightforward fit during glue-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePaint-Ready PLA+:\u003c\/span\u003e Crafted in high-grade PLA+ filament in a natural bone-white tone, offering exceptional layer strength, fine detail retention, and superior adhesion for primers, acrylics, and weathering washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMonumental Scale:\u003c\/span\u003e Assembles into an imposing, 1:1 life-sized centerpiece measuring over half a meter in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKit Assembly \u0026amp; Finishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSections Included:\u003c\/span\u003e 4 main printed sections (2-part cranium, 2-part mandible) plus dedicated printed alignment dowels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTools Required:\u003c\/span\u003e Standard cyanoacrylate adhesive (superglue) or two-part epoxy is all that is required for structural assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFinishing Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e As with any large sectional print, hairline seams will be present at the join lines. If you plan to paint or weather the skull, these can be seamlessly blended using standard modeling putty, filler primer, and light sanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e Life Size (1:1 scale once assembled)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e 550 mm (approx. 21.7 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e 220 mm (approx. 8.7 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e 280 mm (approx. 11.0 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e PLA+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMade to Order \/ Small Batch:\u003c\/span\u003e Due to the monumental 1:1 scale of this specimen, each kit requires over 30 hours of continuous print time and post-processing. While I aim to keep stock on hand, fresh print runs are crafted, checked, and securely packed within 2–5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCustom Requests:\u003c\/span\u003e Custom scaling, alternative finishes, or bespoke colourways are available, feel free to get in touch via the Contact Us page. \u003cem\u003e(Prefer a smaller, pre-assembled display? A compact, scaled desktop version is also available in the shop).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis listing is for an unassembled DIY kit of raw 3D-printed parts; adhesive and finishing materials are not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each component is individually 3D printed and hand-cleaned. Subtle micro-layer lines and minor surface variations are natural characteristics of the printing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eModel Attribution: 3D model designed by KIEdesign, produced under commercial license.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimonPrints3D","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58945765310847,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5693\/7855\/files\/efdd0a_2141ffd531284c57883de3a9e2d9b226_mv2.jpg?v=1792906902","url":"https:\/\/www.simonprints3d.co.uk\/products\/horse-skull-life-size-3d-print","provider":"SimonPrints3D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}