Open Lattice Christmas Tree Topper

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###Not to be Sold **I'm sharing my files so that you can make them for yourselves or give them away as gifts. I hope you enjoy them. I do not authorize sale of my work by anyone. Please don't ask me.** ###What is it? This is a topper for small to medium Christmas trees. It will work well on trees that are anywhere from about 4 feet (1.3 meters) up to 7 feet (2.3 meters) tall. This is part of my [Christmas Collection](https://www.thingiverse.com/dazus/collections/christmas-collection). ###Challenging Print If you just got your first 3D printer and are looking for your first thing to print, this isn't it. Using the settings I recommend below, an experienced maker should be able to get a good print without many failed attempts. However, if you are not intimately familiar with the detailed settings in your slicer, add this to your favorites and come back when you have a little more experience. If it's frustrating, it's no fun. ###Common Problems Printing Assuming you use the print settings I recommended below, here are some common problems and possible fixes: Mushy print: Reduce print temp. Comes off bed: Increase raft size. Reduce print speed. Print looks rough: Reduce print speed. Breaks during printing: Reduce print speed and print temperature. If you can, increase cooling. ###Built-in Supports I've provided the topper with and without custom supports. And for the first time, I provided the supports as a separate STL file. This is to make to easier to have different settings for the topper and the supports, saving time and PLA. After adding both STLs to the slicer and centering them, you'll need to move the supports +7mm on the X axis so they line up with the topper. ###Print Time With my settings, it took about 9 hours.