Seven Vases
I once decided to print something large, useful, and at the same time not burdensome, positively perceived by family members to decorate the house. This should have been printed quickly, with no additional support costs and with simple post-processing.
For post-processing and finishing, I decided to limit myself to the minimum of the most affordable materials and tools, namely: a solution of ABS in ethyl acetate, sanding paper with a grain size of 100/180 and 250/320, several flat brushes, acrylic enamels and polyurethane varnish from the nearest building materials store.
The most suitable idea was to develop vases of a laconic form, with smooth bends and a smooth surface that can be easily processed. An unusual vase is a good idea, including for a gift, and this is also one of those things that really demonstrates the use of a 3D printer as an assistant in decorating a home, creating coziness and personality.
During work, requests for the final result grew, and I tried to get surfaces with almost mirror-like shine, the right highlights and with a beautiful play of light and shadow.
All vases of the series were printed from ABS plastic on a Lad-1.0 FDM printer with a nozzle of 0.5 mm and a layer height of 0.2 mm.
Tools and materials used:
Vases after grinding and polishing with a solution of ABS in ethyl acetate.
Vase 4. Height 200 mm, plastic consumption 81 grams.
A pair of vases. High vase - height 205 mm, low vase - height 195 mm. Plastic consumption: 50 grams each.
Vase 5.1. The vase is made in two versions:
1 - One-piece model with a height of 200 mm (60 grams)
2 - A model assembled in two parts, with a reinforced joint, with a total height of 400 mm. (252 grams)
Vase 9. Height 200 mm (260 grams)
Vase 10. Height 169 mm (244 grams)
Vase 7. This sculpted vase in the shape of the fruit of an exotic plant looks good in both plain and two-tone colors. I liked the combination of platinum and yellow gold.
Plastic consumption: Vase 7, height 220 mm (165 grams), Vase 7, height 275 mm (300 grams)
