Crystal Light Bulb for Vase mode!

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**original idea and video: BIGCLIVE** [Make EPIC custom crystal lamps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZKu9QMN5xw "bigclivedotcom") ### READ THE PRINT INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Remove the cap of an LED light bulb and replace it with your own. Watch bigclive's video to get an overview. The effect it makes is really cool, especially when used with a dimmer. My model is designed to be printed in vase mode (spiralized). I use clear PETG, it has better transparency and more heat resistance than PLA. I was able to get maximum transparency at 230°C and 0.32mm layer height - though that may not be desired. The fotos are at 0.16mm layer height. More layers => more light scattering - I preferred it like that. The hotter you go, the more opaque it will get. The bulb I used was a cheap "Globe" branded E27 5W 400lm warmwhite 3000K dimmable one. Make sure to use a bulb with a plastic cone on the bottom. I supplied stl's going from 37mm - 41mm base diamter (for my bulbs, 38mm fitted). CAD source also attached, change it how you like **Print settings in Cura:** - spiralize outer contour ("vase mode") - 0.4mm nozzle - 0.8mm line width (No, this is not a typo. Works great for vase mode.) - 0.16mm layer height - 20mm/s speed - 230°C nozzle - Top/Bottom thickness: 0 (to keep the bottom open in vase mode) - 3mm brim, to hold piece on bed - Fuzzy skin mode OPTIONAL (see fotos for comparison, both look nice)