Fluted Vase

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A uniquely designed vase, crafted in Blender with precision and flair. The intricate shape was carefully defined within the Blender environment as an XYZ parametric surface, brought to life by a Python script seamlessly integrated into the file. This versatile script allows users to experiment with various parameters, effortlessly achieving distinct effects that reflect their personal style. To complete the design, users may need to manually input vertices for the vase's base, ensuring a sturdy foundation. Subsequently, they must adjust the model's scale in their preferred slicer software to achieve optimal results. The cross-sectional profile of this captivating vase is, in fact, a hypocycloid curve - a mathematical concept that can be explored further on the esteemed Wikipedia platform (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypocycloid). To bring this design to life, users must print it using single-layer "vase" or "spiral" mode. Although it may not retain liquids due to its structure, at least one enthusiastic creator has successfully printed a version that, although leaky, still exudes charm and character.