Venus Mouse Trap

Well, I wouldn't actually recommend using this as a mouse trap - too many things to go wrong that might maim the mouse. However, it is a pretty fun mechanism for, say, trapping errant ping pong balls.See it go: PrintingPrint 5 of the petals and one each of the base, pedestal and trigger. No added supports are needed, but the petals have a small built-in support that needs to be broken away.AssemblyFirst insert the tab on the pedestal into the slot in the base. Take about a 1cm length of filament and shove it through the hole in the tab to keep the two parts linked together.Now, lift the base up so the pedestal is dangling. Rotate the trigger by 90 deg. so that the "T" fits through the vertical slot in the base, and then rotate it back so it stays loosely in place.Next, slide each petal over the tabs on the base and hold them in the closed position. Loop a rubber band around the petals and secure in the little notches as shown in the photo. You can add a second rubber band if you want s