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3D printing can produce some rough parts, but when slicer settings are tuned and the part is\u00a0post-processed<\/a>, you can make some very visually-appealing models. Vases are the perfect way to highlight how 3D printing can make good-looking parts. That\u2019s because vases can be printed in\u00a0vase mode<\/a>\u00a0with a continuous extrusion of filament, eliminating many print-quality discrepancies like inconsistent extrusion, stringing, and more.<\/p>\n Besides being used to showcase how great 3D printing is, vases obviously can hold\u00a0flowers<\/a>\u00a0too! As 3D printed parts usually aren\u2019t waterproof, we recommend checking out these\u00a0tips from Prusa Knowledge Base<\/a>.<\/p>\n In this article, we\u2019ll present you with 16 amazing 3D printable vase designs. For each model, we\u2019ll provide a description of the project, some printing tips, and of course, where you can download it.<\/p>\n If you see something you like but don\u2019t have a 3D printing setup at home, try\u00a0FacFox online 3D printing service<\/a>. The extensive selection of materials and printing options available will give you quite a bit of design freedom to meet your home decor needs.<\/p>\n Now, let\u2019s check out our picks!<\/p>\n Our first model utilizes an interesting geometry with five spiraling curvatures surrounding the vase part, making for a great display piece. According to the designer\u2019s description, the design is based on a complex geometric structure anchored by two dodecahedrons.<\/p>\n The original model is already a shell (hollow with one opening), so you won\u2019t need to use vase mode on this design. Even though the structure has consistent\u00a0overhangs<\/a>, the angles are low enough that you shouldn\u2019t need\u00a0supports<\/a>. There were no printing tips from the designer, but\u00a0one community maker<\/a>\u00a0printed the vase with three\u00a0shells<\/a>, a 0.175-mm\u00a0layer height<\/a>, 5%\u00a0infill<\/a>, and a\u00a0\u00a0print speed<\/a>\u00a0of 60 mm\/s.<\/p>\n Who designed it?\u00a0<\/strong>Clockspring<\/a><\/p>\n How printable\/popular is it?\u00a0<\/strong>This orbit vase has 1 community print, over 8,300 views, and over 2,000 downloads.<\/p>\n Where to find it?\u00a0<\/strong>MyMiniFactory<\/a><\/p>\n This vase was designed by\u00a0virtox<\/a>, a designer who has also made many other vases. Featuring many complex curvatures, the vase looks almost alive! The design is available as a solid (for printing in vase mode) and as a shell.<\/p>\n The designer didn\u2019t provide too much printing information but did list what settings they used to print the vase. These settings include a 0.3-mm layer height, no supports activated, and using\u00a0PLA filament<\/a>.<\/p>\n Who designed it?\u00a0<\/strong>virtox<\/a><\/p>\n How printable\/popular is it?\u00a0<\/strong>This vase model has 135 Makes with over 47,500 downloads.<\/p>\n Where to find it?\u00a0<\/strong>Thingiverse<\/a><\/p>\n This vase has a distinct surface pattern similar to the ripple of waves in water, and on the model, there are a few ripple areas that intersect to provide an even more dramatic look. When slicing the design, make sure you activate vase mode to shell the model so that it can function as a vase.<\/p>\n The designer didn\u2019t provide any printing settings, but standard settings should work just fine: a 0.2-mm layer height, and a 50-mm\/s print speed. As there are no overhangs, supports aren\u2019t necessary.<\/p>\n Who designed it?\u00a0<\/strong>gCreate<\/a><\/p>\n How printable\/popular is it?\u00a0<\/strong>This ripple vase has 4 community prints, almost 25,000 views, and over 3,700 downloads.<\/p>\n Where to find it?\u00a0<\/strong>Cults<\/a><\/p>\n Spiral vases are very popular on Thingiverse and other 3D model repositories, and this spiral vase project contains a few different spiral vases with different outer shapes.\u00a0The model is already designed to print like a vase, but you should still activate vase mode to provide consistent extrusion.<\/p>\n The designer recommends printing the vases with a 0.35-mm diameter nozzle or with a 0.35-mm extrusion width.\u00a0One maker<\/a>\u00a0listed that they used a 0.24-mm layer height with a 25% infill and no supports in PLA.<\/p>\n Who designed it?\u00a0<\/strong>YSoft_be3D<\/a><\/p>\n How printable\/popular is it?\u00a0<\/strong>This spiral vase has 380 recorded Makes as well as over 188,000 downloads!<\/p>\n Where to find it?\u00a0<\/strong>Thingiverse<\/a><\/p>\n Groot is the tree-like character \u2013 technically a Flora colossus \u2013 from\u00a0Guardians of the Galaxy<\/em>, and this young Groot vase makes for funny desk decor. The design has many details on the outer surface, including many cracks and crevices similar to Groot.<\/p>\n One community maker<\/a>\u00a0shared a great print of the vase and listed a few of their settings. The maker listed that they used a 0.1-mm layer height to print the model in PLA with supports activated.<\/p>\n Who designed it?\u00a0<\/strong>3DofTom<\/a><\/p>\n How printable\/popular is it?\u00a0<\/strong>This Groot vase has over 150 community prints, over 243,000 views, and close to 76,300 downloads. So many makers have successfully printed this vase; you can be next!<\/p>\n Where to find it?\u00a0<\/strong>MyMiniFactory<\/a><\/p>\n As we mentioned, spiral vases are very popular, and this vase has an unusual triangular spiral structure. The design is a triangle rotated gradually along the Z-axis and looks satisfyingly balanced due to integrating a regular geometric shape along a spiral.<\/p>\n The designer mentioned that they printed the model in red PLA but offered no other printing tips. But after reading about all the vases in this list, you\u2019ll be well prepared to attempt it!<\/p>\n Who designed it?\u00a0<\/strong>3DPrintingGurus<\/a><\/p>\n How printable\/popular is it?\u00a0<\/strong>This triangular spiral design has 782 views with 57 downloads.<\/p>\n Where to find it?\u00a0<\/strong>Cults<\/a><\/p>\n This vase design has the look of a flame with its irregular geometries. Because the original model is completely solid, make sure to print this mode in vase mode so the object is \u201cshelled\u201d out.<\/p>\n One community maker<\/a>\u00a0posted a great print of the flame vase and listed that they used a 200 \u00b0C nozzle\u00a0temperature<\/a>\u00a0and a 60 \u00b0C bed temperature to print the vase in PLA.<\/p>\n Who designed it?\u00a0<\/strong>Brithawkes<\/a><\/p>\n How printable\/popular is it?\u00a0<\/strong>This flame vase has 4 community prints, over 4,100 views, as well as 849 downloads!<\/p>\n Where to find it?\u00a0<\/strong>MyMiniFactory<\/a><\/p>\n Next up is this droplet vase, which is in the shape of a water droplet. The design features a small hole at the top and a larger flat base so the vase doesn\u2019t fall over.<\/p>\n One maker<\/a>\u00a0printed the model at 750% scale with a 0.2-mm layer height and 20% infill in PLA. The maker also mentioned that printing the vase with that significant scale took over three full days to print.<\/p>\n Who designed it?\u00a0<\/strong>vcrettenand<\/a><\/p>\n How printable\/popular is it?\u00a0<\/strong>This rain droplet vase has 74 recorded Makes and 5 Remixes in varying scales, so the design is definitely possible to print.<\/p>\n Where to find it?\u00a0<\/strong>Thingiverse<\/a><\/p>\n Low-poly<\/a>\u00a0is a popular 3D design genre that incorporates regular geometries like squares or triangles instead of complex curvatures. This model utilizes a low-poly structure and looks very nice with a plant in it, so perhaps it\u2019s closer to a\u00a0planter<\/a>\u00a0than a true vase.<\/p>\n The designer mentioned that they printed the model in PLA and that it\u2019s a straightforward, support-free print.<\/p>\n Who designed it?\u00a0<\/strong>ClementCrd<\/a><\/p>\n How printable\/popular is it?\u00a0<\/strong>This low-poly vase has 15 community prints and over 66,000 views, with 17,241 downloads.<\/p>\n Where to find it?\u00a0<\/strong>MyMiniFactory<\/a><\/p>\n This double-twisted vase contains spirals that move in opposite directions and intersect, yielding an impressive look. The designer stated that the model was made by taking one spiral vase and placing it over another at an offset rotation angle. The original model is solid, so make sure you print it in vase mode.<\/p>\n The creator of this vase mentioned that when adjusting the vase mode settings, you should use two layers for the\u00a0wall thickness<\/a>\u00a0and a 1-mm bottom thickness.<\/p>\n Who designed it?\u00a0<\/strong>FabLabMaastricht<\/a><\/p>\n How printable\/popular is it?\u00a0<\/strong>This double-twisted model has 186 recorded Makes, 4 Remixes, as well as over 57,000 downloads.<\/p>\n Where to find it?\u00a0<\/strong>Thingiverse<\/a><\/p>\n This honeycomb vase has an extruding honeycomb geometry texture that makes for an excellent surface visual. The vase was designed in\u00a0Blender<\/a>, and the designer provided the Blender file on the project page if you want to make your own adjustments. There are also\u00a0STL files<\/a>\u00a0that enable you to print this model either with or without the vase mode print setting.<\/p>\n While the designer didn\u2019t provide any specific print settings, one maker printed the vase in PLA with a 0.12-mm layer height and 25% infill.<\/p>\n Who designed it?\u00a0<\/strong>eggnot<\/a><\/p>\n How printable\/popular is it?\u00a0<\/strong>This honeycomb vase model has 522 Makes and 12 Remixes. With this popularity, we expect that the model is pretty easy to print.<\/p>\n Where to find it?\u00a0<\/strong>Thingiverse<\/a><\/p>\n This vase was inspired by\u00a0Klein bottles<\/a>, a geometric object that arose out of the mathematical field of topology. Its Klein bottle shape, accented with a web-like structure, has been modified so that it can function as a vase.<\/p>\n The designer recommended using no supports, 10% infill, two\u00a0shells<\/a>, and a\u00a0brim<\/a>, which will help with\u00a0bed adhesion<\/a>. Given the vase\u2019s shape and the presence of overhangs, make sure to check your\u00a0cooling<\/a>\u00a0settings before printing it.<\/p>\n Who designed it?\u00a0<\/strong>CreateCafe3D<\/a><\/p>\n How printable\/popular is it?\u00a0<\/strong>This model has over 20 community prints, 60,500 views, and almost 13,500 downloads.<\/p>\n Where to find it?\u00a0<\/strong>MyMiniFactory<\/a><\/p>\n Designed in\u00a0Fusion 360<\/a>, this next vase is a hexagon twisted and raised along the Z-axis, making for a stunning vase. It could also be used as a pen or toothbrush holder.<\/p>\n The creator of this design stated that they printed the vase in\u00a0ABS and PLA<\/a>.\u00a0One maker<\/a>\u00a0listed that they print the model with 15% infill and a raft.<\/p>\n Who designed it?\u00a0<\/strong>bkpsu<\/a><\/p>\n How printable\/popular is it?\u00a0<\/strong>This twisted hexagon vase has 35 Makes, 1 Remix, and almost 16,000 downloads.<\/p>\n Where to find it?\u00a0<\/strong>Thingiverse<\/a><\/p>\n Vases are usually a single shape, but this design uses tiles that you can lace-up to make the final vase, yielding a very cool look. Designed in Vectary, the model incorporates different-sized triangles that lace together around a hexagonal base. You can use a thread or small rope to tie the different parts together.<\/p>\n As you might expect, this vase isn\u2019t very effective for holding water, but it will look great full of dried flowers, or even holding utensils in your kitchen!<\/p>\n While there are no printing tips other than that the model is support-free, the designer states that the print is easy, but assembly might take a while.<\/p>\n Who designed it?\u00a0<\/strong>Clockspring<\/a><\/p>\n How printable\/popular is it?\u00a0<\/strong>The lace-up tile vase has over 10,500 views with 512 downloads.<\/p>\n Where to find it?\u00a0<\/strong>MyMiniFactory<\/a><\/p>\n The shape of this vase was derived from a heart twisted upwards, and as the image above reveals, it looks very nice when printed in a gradual color-changing filament. Two files are available: one that can be printed in vase mode and another with thin walls so you don\u2019t have to use vase mode in your slicer.<\/p>\n The designer recommends printing the model with 0% infill and one or more shells.<\/p>\n Who designed it?\u00a0<\/strong>Gyrobot<\/a><\/p>\n How printable\/popular is it?\u00a0<\/strong>This twisted heart vase has 155 Makes, 1 Remix, and over 65,500 downloads. So many others have successfully printed this vase; you can too!<\/p>\n Where to find it?\u00a0<\/strong>Thingiverse<\/a><\/p>\n The outer surface of this vase features a Voronoi diagram, which is a tessellated structure based on a mathematical partition of a plane. Voronoi patterns are popular in 3D design.<\/p>\n The corners and edges of the vase are solid, making the vase more structurally sound. The Voronoi pattern along the side of the vase, which you can see in the image above, allows light to come through, making it equally beautiful when used as a lamp.<\/p>\n One maker<\/a>\u00a0posted a great print, which they achieved with 0.18-mm layer height and 50% infill.<\/p>\n Who designed it?\u00a0<\/strong>areynolds15<\/a><\/p>\n How printable\/popular is it?\u00a0<\/strong>This Voronoi structure vase has 50 Makes, 5 Remixes, and over 64,100 downloads.<\/p>\n Where to find it?\u00a0<\/strong>Thingiverse<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\nOrbit<\/h3>\n
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Bloom<\/h3>\n
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Ripple<\/h3>\n
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Spiral<\/h3>\n
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Groot<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Triangular Spiral<\/h3>\n
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Flame<\/h3>\n
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Droplet<\/h3>\n
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Low-Poly<\/h3>\n
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Double-Twisted<\/h3>\n
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Honeycomb<\/h3>\n
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Klein Geometry<\/h3>\n
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Twisted Hexagon<\/h3>\n
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Lace-Up Tiles<\/h3>\n
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Twisted Heart<\/h3>\n
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Voronoi<\/h3>\n
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