Hello, I am Jacob Thebeau and this is my conception for a special slushy straw that allows you to mix your drink faster and easier than before! As a slushy enjoyer myself the issue always arises that half way through your drink you have to remove the lid and stir the drink once the ice separates from the liquid in the bottom. With my spiral straw you don't have to do that anymore. Simply use the handle to stir your drink without removing the lid. Then when you are finished there is a location in the lid to lock the handle for storage.

I should leave you with this disclaimer. MOST 3D PRINTING MATERIAL IS NOT FOOD SAFE.

Unless you are 100% sure your material is food safe you should not use this straw. Some materials have been FDA approved such as PLA, PP, co-polyester, PET, PET-G, HIPS, and nylon-6. However, make sure your individual brand of filament is suited for this project.

Supplies

-3D printer

-Your Choice of food safe filament

-Food safe glue

-1/4 inch length 1/4-20 fastener

Step 1: Print Parts

Using the following .stl files, print out the 5 parts.

Step 2: Assemble Straw

Connect the two halves of the straw with your choice of food safe glue.

Step 3: Assemble Handle

Connect the small cylinder piece with the handle by using a 1/4 inch length 1/4-20 fastener.

Step 4: Ready to Use!

After you put the straw and lid on your favorite slushy cup you can attach the handle using the groves in the straw. Finally you can enjoy your ice drinks to the very last drop while keeping everything well mixed!