Q-Tip Box

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<p>This was a simple box I created to replace an old plastic q-tip box I had that was starting to break. &nbsp; I created a simple model that gets wider at the top that can hold a lot of cotton swabs with a simple functional lid with a handle.</p><p>The model is printed using Prusa Clear PETG Prusament which had a unique “pearlescent” appearance. &nbsp; Additionally the choice of filament was intentional to tolerate a humid and damp bathroom environment.</p><p>This was printed with a brim for the bottom part and a brim and raft for the top cover part and &nbsp;supports for the top cover handle. &nbsp; The default layer and perimeter settings in Prusa Slicer and a gyroid infill was used. &nbsp;Both top and bottom can be printed on an MK3 in about 19 ½ hours on an MK3 using the 0.20 mm quality setting. &nbsp; Additionally the ironing setting was used (for the first time) to create a smooth appearance on the top of the cover and on the inside bottom of the case. &nbsp;The gyroid infill can be seen from the outside which creates an interesting design pattern for the box.</p><p>On thing to note is to be sure that your extruder is completely purged and clean of other colored filament as these will impact the clear filament with blemishes.</p>