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Let\u2019s use 3D scanning and vase mode 3D printing to achieve a real tree texture effect for functional or decorative items. There are many trees that carry a piece of history or sentimental value for someone. It may be an oak, which can be hugged by five or more people. This tree outlived quite a few generations and maybe under protection of local conservationists. It could be a maple that holds a swing, or a pine with awesome cones. Even a birch 3D scanned texture can be transferred to an object. At the same time, the vase mode 3D printing is a brilliant time-saving technique for such tasks.<\/p>\n
When 3D printing in vase mode, the machine\u2019s extruder is set to move in a corkscrew, or spiral, mode. There are no retractions. Simplify3D, Cura and Prusa slicer software all have such mode settings under different names, please find the screenshots below.<\/p>\n
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Cura Vase Mode 3D Printing \u2013 Spiralyze Outline Contour<\/strong> Simplify3D Vase Mode 3D Printing \u2013 Single Outline Corkscrew<\/strong> PrusaSlicer<\/a>\u00a0Vase Mode 3D Printing \u2013 Spiral Vase<\/strong> Big objects are 3D printed significantly quicker if 3D printed in the vase mode. 150 mm tall vase can be 3D printed in 3 hours using just 60g of the filament. Objects, that are 3D printed in vase mode on desktop 3D printers, are fragile, therefore it is hard to find functional usage for them. Check the ideas and the results we achieved for the 3D scanned tree textured vases.<\/p>\n On our website, you can find a few blogs about\u00a0photogrammetry (photoscan)<\/a>. Using just a mobile phone camera we 3D scanned an oak, a birch, and a pine. Initially, we used various tree textures for 3D printed coasters.\u00a0Functional 3D printed coasters<\/a>\u00a0can serve for a long time and be an inspirational object on any table. Only when we tried to use the same textures on something larger in size, the idea to try the vase mode came up. The result is awesome.<\/p>\n These vases can be slightly modified depending on what you wish to achieve in the end. In 3D design software, the top or the bottom side can be widened if needed, without affecting the texture much. Disclaimer:\u00a0We are not the electricians and cannot say what is the safe size, shape, or material for such a task. It may turn out that objects, 3D printed in PLA, may deform and melt, and cause a hazard. Therefore, other materials, with higher temperature features and fire-resistance qualities, may be better suited for the lighting applications.<\/em><\/p>\n We used wood filament for this type of prints. Both, the tree texture coasters and the vases, have a natural feel, and they smell well from the beginning. Also, such objects can be stained by varnish adding the desired finish. Check the detailed\u00a0wood filament review<\/a>\u00a0with 3D printing tips & tricks.<\/p>\n
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\n(Image: PrusaSlicer Software Screenshot)<\/p>\n3D Scanned Tree \u2013 Oak, Birch, and Pine Texture<\/h2>\n
Vase Mode Ideas<\/h2>\n
\nLamp Shades<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 As the result, we 3D printed an awesome \u201ccone shaped\u201d lamp shade using scanned birch tree texture and an \u201d upside-down cone shaped\u201d 3D scanned pine tree texture.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2023\/01\/10\/2fa791ae5247cd45.png\")
Gift Hampers<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Apart from lampshades, such items could serve as original boxes for holding something. Think gift hampers, for example, for light items. These prints ARE fragile but still can hold some products, like cosmetics, sweets or even light desserts to bring to the dinner party. The great PRO is that these kinds of hampers are very light. CON: like with any decorative packaging, even if it goes into recycling, it still is a waste in the eyes of environmentalists.
\nFlower Pots<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 We are testing a few of them on terrace. These objects are not waterproof, micro holes do appear on them, and the water seeps through. The vase mode technique is not suitable\/ready for\u00a0waterproof 3D printing<\/a>. For the plant pots, a few holes will need to be made, depending on a flower\/plant type.<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2023\/01\/10\/f492bdac7ee672c6.png\")
3D Printed in a Wood Filament<\/h2>\n
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