Himmeli - Christmas decoration

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This is a traditional Christmas ornament from Finland called Himmeli. Traditionally, it's tied together from soaked wet straws and hung from the ceiling. It's believed to bring good luck and bountiful harvest to its owners. The bigger your himmeli is, the better your luck and harvest will be. I've decided to modernize this beloved Christmas ornament to bring you all good luck and successful prints! This is the original inspiration for it: https://i.imgur.com/742Mh7k.png Himmelis come in various shapes and forms, with style quite free. I decided to make an easy-to-make one to brighten your Christmas. There's one file here, and my instructions will be simple: just print the file in different percentage scales. The version I have uses 2x 375%, 8x 200%, and 40x 100% scale ones. Remember, two pieces get combined together, so that's why the number seems high. Feel free to use your own percentage scales to print variations and experiment if you want. My scaling suggestions have been made with all kinds of 3D printers in mind, ensuring best possible printability! Some printers can surely print smaller scale ones just fine, but it can result in nasty overhangs and the top of the pyramid failing if there isn't sufficient cooling. The final pyramids will be assembled by gluing them together using superglue and then tied together with strings into the Himmeli. I used fishing line myself because it's transparent and holds well. Consider using color-matching thread if you want! I look forward to seeing all the different kinds of Himmelis you've been printing! Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone!