Dodecagonal Wave Planter Short Version

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Concrete Planter. This is a condensed version of the original Dodecagonal Wave Planter I designed a month ago. It's precisely half the size of its predecessor but retains all other dimensions intact. Standing at 10cm tall, it makes an ideal vessel for cacti, succulents, or aloes. To prevent supports from being necessary, sides and interior components must be rotated 180 degrees around the Y-axis. This ensures that the widest side remains at the bottom. GCode was generated using Slicer PE with a layer height of 0.3mm. For the sides, I recommend a minimum of five perimetral wall layers to ensure structural integrity and longevity. The interior part should have 30% infill. A drainage hole is incorporated into the design, serving as a plunger for demoulding purposes. This can be achieved by inserting a rod and tapping it gently with a hammer. It's essential to coat the mould with a generous layer of vaseline to facilitate demoulding without complications. Printing each component took approximately 18 hours, indicating the complexity and scope of this project. I used a mix of four parts concrete to one part water, aiming for a consistency similar to raw cookie dough. Happy crafting! UPDATES: - Clothes pegs can be utilized to hold the mould together instead of clamps. - The plunger end is prone to breaking due to direct hammer strikes. I recommend using a steel rod (such as an ratchet wrench extender) and applying gentle pressure to avoid damage. - With regular PLA, these molds typically last five castings before developing catastrophic cracks. To extend their lifespan, I suggest utilizing PETG as the printing material.