Welcome to the 2024 Worry "Stone".
Smooth is not a good texture for some people, some people on the other hand absolutely adore a super smooth surface. We live in a wonderfully everchanging world where with science and technology we can figure out what makes things easier to deal with. I always had a pocket stone on me as a child. Filled with anxiety from a -SA- at a young age, I was definitely your typical 90s fidget kid. (I loved those wooden pegs you got at the craft store I made them into stars you could spin on your desk). Some schools are also banning the "noisier" fidgets due to distraction. So I present to you, the quiet (100% parent approved) worry stone. These are great for children that have test anxiety also!
11-23-24: I test ran these today as my "prototype" at a craft fair. Many parents wanted to buy them on the spot (unfortunately I only had this test set), but I also got an order for 100 custom textured ones for a non-profit suicide prevention group.
What Are Worry Stones? Worry stones, also known as pocket stones or palm stones, are small, smooth crystals or stones that can fit in the palm of your hand. They are typically flat and have an indentation or groove on one side, which is meant to be rubbed with your thumb.
How to Use Worry Stones: To use a worry stone, simply hold it in the palm of your hand and rub your thumb over the indentation or groove on the stone. Focus on the sensation of the stone in your hand and the movement of your thumb. Take slow, deep breaths to help you relax and clear your mind.
You can use worry stones anytime you need to reduce anxiety or promote relaxation. Some people like to carry a worry stone with them throughout the day and use it as needed. Others prefer to use worry stones during meditation or as part of a relaxation ritual.
Here are the first 14 textures that I am releasing of my Worry Stone series. The hole is 7mm (in the Bambu 3mf, the stl files do not have a hole). Most paracord, keychains, etc. will work!