Tessellated Spiral Container (Configurable w/ CAD!)

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## Tessellated Outside Pattern Spent _entirely too long_ designing and perfecting this. It's a two-part container, designed to be configurable to _any size & shape_. I designed this gorgeous tessellated outside pattern that continues through the bottom part and reflects light with a fascinating intricacy. ## Half-Vasemode The top is printed classically– taking ~1.5h to print the D40xH50 size. The bottom, however, is designed for vasemode printing (Cura calls this _'spiralize outer contour'_) and can be printed in _half the time_. ## The Best Part It fits so perfectly that even the lightest side slowly slowly slides and spins 'round free. It's immensely satisfying. [](https://gfycat.com/untidymadalaskankleekai) (click for gfycat link, the sound is the _best_ part) ## Printing Tips \- print with low layer heights for optimal smoothness. I use 0.1 or 0.12mm \- vase-mode / ‘spiralize outer contour’ is required for the bottom/inside part! \- use ‘concentric’ bottom later to make the top & bottom look even better \- I prefer dual-color matchups but that’s up to you! Remember the bottoms are the fastest to reprint.. ## Customization I designed this in my cad program of choice: onshape, which means anyone can change&edit the design! I even added configuration variables for **everything**.. so no cad skillz are needed to generate a custom version of any shape and size. Go to [the design](http://b.link/tessellated) to see in 3d & customize away– but _to download_ I believe youneed a [free account](https://www.onshape.com/en/products/free) ### [Here's the design link](http://b.link/tessellated)