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About Project

This stunning pink vase blends tactile softness with industrial strength – literally. By embedding a heavy, circular iron scrap into the base of a lightweight 3D-printed vase, this project finds a unique balance between form, function, and sustainability.

Discarded iron discs from a stamping factory, once forgotten waste, now serve as grounding elements for delicately ribbed plastic vases. The juxtaposition of old and new, metal and polymer, rough and smooth, elevates both materials in a fresh context.

Why This Matters

This is more than just a decorative object – it's a reflection on resourcefulness. The weight of the iron balances the visual lightness of the printed form, solving a common flaw in lightweight 3D-printed vessels: instability.

By honoring the raw, unpolished beauty of factory waste and combining it with the precision of modern digital fabrication, this project brings “circular design” to life – literally.

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Solution

• Step 1: Iron discs were salvaged from industrial scrap piles. The surface and edges of the discs were trimmed or polished to create uniformity and a better fit into the vase base.
• Step 2: A 3D model of the vase was designed with a recessed cavity in the base to precisely fit the iron disc, adding visual weight and real stability.
• Step 3: The vase was printed using FDM 3D printing with translucent or pastel-colored filament, featuring a ribbed vertical pattern for elegance and structural integrity.
• Step 4: The iron disc was inserted into the printed cavity, possibly friction-fitted or glued, locking the weight into place without compromising the design.