After filtering to only display 3D objects, you can now search for different fossil specimens. You can enter the scientific name of the specimen in the search bar, or if you do not have a specific fossil in mind you can open the Taxonomy (Name) tab on the side to pull up a list of specimens that can either be sorted alphabetically or by number of uploads per specimen. Also on the side are several different parameters that can be filtered, it is a good idea to explore them further to see how they can improve your search. For this example we will search for an Australopithecus Sediba sample.
Click on the first result, and on the next screen click download. This will open a new window where you will be asked to provide information on the use of the file for Morphosource and their contributors. You may end up using different categories depending on your intended use. After completing the form you will be able to download the folder that contains the 3D file. Extract the contents of the folder and open the second folder that is inside, this contains the STL file that will be used to print your object.
Now that you have an STL, you can send it to the MakerStudio to be printed. We will now cover how to submit a print request with the MakerStudio. Click on the MakerStudio tab on the Bierce Library website.
Click the button at the bottom of the next page to pull up the MakerStudio website. Our 3D printing request form is right on the front page. You will want to fill out this form with all relevant information about your print, you will also upload your STL file in this form. Your file will be then sent to the MakerStudio to print!