I needed some stable bases for using paper miniatures, but none of those I found was quite what I wanted.
I usually fully 3D print and paint minis, so when I use paper minis, the core point is doing it as simple and efficient as possible.
These are made to let me use the paper I print on with no reinforcements/additions for stability.
The "wave" design is intended to both create extra friction and give the paper itself some extra stability with tall models, like the dragon example in the picture. Larger bases are designed with bigger waves.
There is about 0.3 mm clearing for the paper (0.4 at the edges). This seem to be perfect for the paper I use. Easy to insert the models, but enough friction that they stay in place until I make a bit of an effort to remove them.
I recommend that you start with printing a single medium sized base, to see of the size fits both your printer clearances and the size of your paper, and resizing of it is just slightly off.
If there is interest/need, I might make some variations for different paper thickness.
EDIT: 21.07.2026
I have changed the license to CC, so you are free to do whatever you want with the files now. Not just remixing :)
I also added new versions with fillets on the ends where the paper slides in (but I have not test printed these). In theory, they should make it smoother to add/remove the paper minis.
It might also help with clearances if the seams are generated in these spaces. Seams can ruin the clearance you need for the paper, as it is a tight balance for the right fit. I recommend painting out the seams from any area that grips the paper either way though.
I have also added .step files, as well as my .f3d Fusion files, to make edits as easy as possible.
The Green Dragon mini are made by Paper Forge.
The Wyvern and Rakshasa are made by Printable Heroes.
The Cyclops is just the official artwork printed.
Paper Mini bases
by Eivind Husby · original on Printables ↗
Tabletop Miniatures / Miniature Gaming Accessories
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