Casting Ready Open Outline Butterfly Pendant CAD Model

Description

This casting ready open outline butterfly pendant CAD model is drawn as one continuous line, with wing loops that cross at the center to form the body and two curled inner tails. A single row of prong-set round stones follows a square-profile bar. It is built as a Rhino butterfly outline necklace model, 25.49 mm (1.00″) wide and 19.36 mm (0.76″) long.

The open outline and large negative space give low metal density, which suits lightweight casting workflows. The design fits minimalist fine jewelry lines for Etsy, Shopify and factory-made retail collections, with metal and stone variants from one production ready file.

Production Analysis

• Casting Readiness: Ready with checks. Confirm bar width around the 0.9 mm and 1.0 mm seats, the crossover junction and the chain attachment loops.
• Stone Setting Difficulty: Medium-High. 90 small stones sit on a narrow bar, and seats are tight at the crossover.
• Polishing Accessibility: Medium. Inner curls and the crossover area need targeted finishing.
• Mass Production Suitability: Medium-High once the setting workflow is fixed. Printable wax models of the thin frame need support placement to avoid distortion.
• Recommended Metals: 10K Gold (YG/WG/RG), 14K Gold (YG/WG/RG), 18K Gold (YG/WG/RG), Platinum (PLAT/PLAT RU), 925 Silver

Market Fit Analysis

• US Market Fit: Good. Butterfly pendants have steady demand, and the outline style fits minimalist trends.
• Etsy Compatibility: Good for minimalist and dainty pendant categories.
• TikTok Jewelry Potential: Moderate. Small stones catch light, but the design is less dramatic than full pavé.
• Pinterest Visual Appeal: Good for minimalist and dainty jewelry boards.
• Commercial Flexibility: Metal and stone variants (diamond, moissanite, CZ) support SKU expansion.

Continuous Line Butterfly Pendant STL File Specifications

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FAQ

Q: Is the thin outline bar durable enough for daily wear retail collections?
A: The single-row bar is slim, so it can bend under load. Confirm bar thickness and the crossover junction with your foundry before a production run.

Q: Can I edit the outline butterfly pendant 3DM file in Rhino?
A: Yes. The 3DM file is the native Rhino model, and the STL file is included for wax printing. Add supports along the thin bar and the crossover when orienting the print.

Q: Can the 90 round stones be swapped for moissanite or CZ without redesign?
A: Yes. The 0.9 mm and 1.0 mm seat sizes stay the same, so material variants come from one CAD file. Check seat depth against your chosen stone supplier.