A B(ee) Home - Bee Hotel

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So this is actually A's Bee Home. Needed a present for a friend, whose name starts with an A (not sure what I would have done if it were e.g. an "i"...) but it makes a beautiful addition to any garden, balcony, terrace, backyard.... (even if your first name does not start with an A). Stands perfectly well e.g. on a shelf or can be mounted to the wall with a simple nail or small hook. Although we have been keeping bumble and honey bees for more than 10 years, not much experience with mason bees, so I am looking forward to hearing your makes/experiences. Either way, don't put in direct sunlight (you will fry your bees and melt your print ;-) ), but a warm place and morning sun should be fine, and don't use any potentially toxic materials. <b>Filament.</b> Printing should be really easy. No supports or attachment needed. Printed mine in PLA but your favorite filament will do. - The A frame in the images is plain warm white but <a href="https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AL3TV5">I would actually recommend using Marble PLA - looks awesome</a> - As usual all dark parts are <a href="https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_99SlSf">cheap, strong, and easy to print Carbon Fiber PLA </a> - and the insert is <a href="https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AL3TV5">bright orange PLA</a> - I actually changed the filament for the last few mm to carbon black to get these prominent rings. Instead of printing the insert you could just as well use a number of hollow branches (e.g. from bamboo or Philadelphus), approx. 50 mm in length, and glue them into the A-frame. <h3>HOPE YOU (AND YOUR BEES) LIKE IT, AND IF YOU LIKE IT, PLEASE LIKE IT. THANKS!</H3> <H3>Enjoy and happy printing!</H3>