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Vases
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About this model
<p>The far-left vase is a modern, architectural structure defined by a dramatic helical spiral configuration. It features a tall, slightly tapered cylindrical body that transitions smoothly into a wide, open rim. The defining characteristic for 3D modeling is the series of heavy, deep diagonal bands that wrap continuously around the exterior surface. This creates sharp, protruding ridges and deep alternating recessed channels that mimic a fluid, twisting wave. To translate this into an STL file for 3D printing, a creator would start with a hollowed lofted cylinder and apply a heavy twist modifier combined with a thick shell extrusion along the Z-axis, resulting in an eye-catching geometric piece that plays dramatically with light.</p><p>The center-left vase offers a highly structured, angular aesthetic based on a traditional cut-crystal diamond pattern. The profile remains a uniform, straight-walled cylinder resting on a sturdy base and terminating in an identical rim diameter. The entire outer surface is mapped with an intricate network of intersecting diagonal lines that carve out sharp triangular and diamond-shaped facets. In CAD software, this structure is best achieved by generating a low-poly mesh cylinder and applying a dual-axis pattern wrap or utilizing boolean operations to emboss the crisp, geometric textures onto the outer wall. Because of the countless overhangs and sharp angles, this model requires precise retraction settings to ensure clean execution without…
Description by the designer on Printables.
How it works
- You pick the model; we fetch the designer’s file and print it in our UK workshop.
- Every piece is hand-finished and quality-checked before it ships, like everything in our shop.
- Printed in PLA, a plant-based material. More about our material.
This design was created and shared by an independent designer and remains their property. Every model offered for printing here has a licence that permits commercial printing. The original model page and licence are linked above.
