Coiled Vase

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A vase that resembles a coiled rope in its appearance, hence earning its name. This is a companion piece to my Twister Vase, utilizing the same underlying mathematical framework. The faceted model mirrors the high-definition version, albeit with a significantly reduced polygon count, resulting from experimenting with rendering speeds and yielding an unexpected yet pleasing outcome. I opted for this approach while investigating the interplay between rendering times and nozzle thickness, ultimately deciding to keep it due to its aesthetic appeal. These vases are specifically designed for printing in vase mode, with thicker nozzles producing optimal results. All of my photographs showcase prints produced using a 0.8mm nozzle. My apologies for the size of the high-definition STL file; it is necessary to prevent surface facets when scaling up, as this version is more compatible and efficient for download and slicing purposes. The shape of these vases is mathematically derived from a deceptively straightforward piece of SCAD code that generates intersecting and overlapping spheres rising and spiraling outward from a central axis. I created these pieces on a whim but was genuinely pleased with the outcome. For context, my high-definition model required 9 hours to render on my CoreI7 system, consuming over 11Gb+ of RAM at its peak.