I like to store my deodorant upside down, so that the liquid rests on the ball and can be quickly distributed. I’m pretty sure that I’m not alone in this as most brands come with a flat top to the cap. However it isn’t the most stable configuration, especially since we introduced some hexagonal storage units (Makerworld design) – they stack up nicely but I suspect they transfer vibrations as the various ‘lotions and potions’ get moved around.

My solution has been to design a block that fits into the gap between some of the hexagonal containers. The block has a cutaway that roughly follows the form of deodorant lids, at least the two I’ve got in stock at the moment and there’s a bit of wiggle room so it should be able to cope with more.

I’ve got TPU loaded up at the moment which, as a rubbery and waterproof material, is ideal for the job. What you can’t see is that I also paused printing partway through so I could drop some waste PLA into the space inside. I used the ‘lightning’ infill so there is quite a gap at the bottom, which gets filled up nearer the top to give support to the top surface. It does mean it rattles a bit but I’m not planning to do much shaking. However, it also adds some extra weight to the resulting piece and is a good way of putting the waste plastic to good use.