Pouring Aid for plants - Small and Medium

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So my girlfriend needed a pouring aid for watering her tiny and medium-sized plants because she always poured water on the table instead of directly into the planter due to their small sizes and because many of these tiny plants tend to spread out over the entire ground. She also wanted something that would prevent water from pooling on top and spilling or running out of the planter, but rather allow it to flow straight down to the plant's roots. Additionally, she desired a more visually appealing design than what was available on Amazon. Given these requirements, I designed this pouring aid entirely from scratch using Fusion 360 and the "Loft Feature" in conjunction with an excellent tutorial video from Makers Muse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UVEDKz2c5w The printing process takes place in vase mode. The small version prints within 25 minutes at a speed of 60mm/s, while the medium-sized model requires approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete. All you need to do is insert this pouring aid into the plant pot, ensuring that the top portion remains accessible, and you'll be ready to go. It's also essential to pour water slowly as the reservoir on top isn't excessively large, and it's crucial to push it all the way in before gently pulling it out slightly to create a small cavity where the water can drain more efficiently into the surrounding soil.