Hello fellow makers and educators! 👋

I 3D printed this incredible Homo neanderthalensis (Neanderthal) skull model as part of a larger, ongoing series dedicated to teaching human evolution in our local high school (Gymnasium) biology classes. 🧬🏫

It's an amazing visual aid that brings paleoanthropology right into the classroom, allowing students to handle and examine anatomical details—like the distinct heavy brow ridge and larger nasal cavity—up close. 🔬 To make it easier for other educators, parents, and history enthusiasts to create their own museum-quality displays, I am sharing my optimized 3D print profiles here! 🖨️✨

Stay Tuned! ⏳ This hom neanderthalensis is just the beginning! I will be uploading more hominin skulls and stands to complete the evolutionary timeline soon, so be sure to follow my profile so you don't miss the next additions to the classroom. 🦍➡️🧍

What's Included:

Neanderthal Cranium: Highly detailed and optimized for clean, reliable printing. 🧠
Mandible (Jawbone): Scaled to fit perfectly with the upper skull for a complete look. 🦷
Custom Display Stand: A sturdy, fitted pedestal to showcase the skull beautifully on any teacher's desk or classroom shelf. 🏛️
Printing Tips:

I highly recommend using a matte PLA or bone-colored filament (like the one in the photos) to give it that authentic, fossilized aesthetic! 🦴
Use my printprofiles for optimal printtime and minimal material usage because of the lightning infill. I used normal supports for optimal sticking to the bed, even if it is more work to remove them.⚙️

Credits & Attribution 🏆 A massive thank you to Adam Worthington for the astonishing original 3D sculptures and photogrammetry work. These educational displays wouldn't be possible without his dedication to paleoart! 🔗 Original Source Models:

https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/hominin-skulls-hd-7a5cab32c6b446b1b918f337daae120a

Happy printing and happy teaching! 🌍✨

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