Flux Vase

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Vase modeled in Maya: Wanted to try my hand at an undulating, twisting, ephemeral form. It is constantly "in flux". Instructions Provided two different stl files: flux_vase.stl : Has no top or bottom. This is what I printed with in Simplify3D since it handles forms like this fine (nice!). flux_vase_solid.stl : Has a top and bottom, making it a solid volume if your slicer needs it. Note I've not tried to actually print this one. Sliced in Simplify3D & printed on Makerbot Replicator (1) with these settings: 200 micron, 2 shells, no infill, no roof, 4 bottom layers. Natural PLA @ 200 deg, HBP off. No raft, no supports. 90mm/sec print, 120mm/sec travel. Took around 5.25 hours. Note if I printed this again I'd use 3 or 4 shells : While this needs no support, if you want it water-tight you'll need more shells to help the extreme angles for the folds in the middle area.