Serpentine Vase

Serpentine Vase – Print & Assembly Guide (Updated)This serpentine-style vase features a dramatic curve, which requires support structures during printing to maintain its shape.Printing InstructionsSupports (Required) Support Type: Tree supports (recommended) or normal supports Placement: Touching build plate (preferred) or everywhere if needed Support Density: 10–15% Support Overhang Angle: 50°–55% Support Interface: Enabled (for cleaner removal) 👉 Tree supports work best here because they reduce scarring on the visible curved surface.Recommended 3D Printing Settings Layer Height: 0.16–0.2 mm Wall Count: 3–4 walls Infill: 10–15% (gyroid recommended) Top/Bottom Layers: 4–6 Print Speed: 40–50 mm/s (slower = better stability) Nozzle Temperature: PLA: 200–210°C PETG: 230–245°C Bed Temperature: PLA: 50–60°C PETG: 70–80°C Adhesion & Stability Use a brim (8–12 mm) — your print is tall and can tip Enable Z-hop (0.2–0.4 mm) to avoid nozzle collisions Make sure belts and frame are tight to reduce wobble Post-Processing Carefully remove supports (pliers + patience helps). Light sanding may be needed where supports touched. Add weight (sand, stones, metal pellets) into the base. Seal the base using super glue or epoxy.