Kyusu-making tools

prusaprinters

Filter holderFor shaping and holding the filter. You will also need some kind of fabric to stretch on the end, and a bit of string to hold it in place. Add some potato or corn starch to the fabric before using it to prevent the clay from sticking to the fabric. Cutting conesFor cutting the holes on the filterPrint instructionsPrint in vase modeUse the smallest nozzle possible (I used 0.2mm)Use variable layer height to have smaller layers on top (for a smoother cutting end), and larger layers on the bottom (to improve print speed)Use a round file to sharpen from the inside and a fine flat file to sharpen from the outsideIf you want different hole sizes, you can adjust the diameter using XY size compensation (in PrusaSlicer, go to print settings > advanced) Forming stickFor forming the body of the teapot from the insidePrint instructionsYou may need to sand the edges