D12 Terrarium

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A beautifully crafted, intricately shaped terrarium awaits you in 5 distinct sizes, each option available with or without a functional drain. This intricate piece poses a printing challenge due to its extensive overhangs. Several standard approaches can be employed to bring this design to life: Utilize standard supports, either manually generated or automatically produced: Although this method is effective, the outcome may not be visually appealing. Expect a part heavily marked with support material remnants and likely unsuitable for decorative purposes. In dual extrusion machines, use PLA as the primary material and PVA as the secondary: This combination yields satisfactory results; however, it comes at an added expense due to the cost of PVA. Furthermore, PVA's behavior can be unpredictable, resulting in tiny holes appearing throughout the part due to stringing and oozing. For optimal results, consider a third approach: Employ PLA as the primary material while using ABS as the secondary support material: The unique adhesion properties between ABS and PLA allow for precise control over their interaction. By adjusting the ABS temperature, you can achieve either minimal or nearly permanent bonding between the two materials. This versatility enables you to print complex supports that can be easily removed without leaving any residue. The ABS material performs exceptionally well in this setup, exhibiting excellent behavior while maintaining its integrity separate from the PLA. The time-lapse video provided showcases a successful print featuring black PLA and white ABS as support, demonstrating the effectiveness of this method: https://youtu.be/LERzgaUVqbI