Valentine Emoji (2019)

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The credit for sparking this idea goes to crash1211's devil emoji, which set off a chain of thought that ultimately led me to start from scratch. I was approached by a kid who wanted to create a unique collection for his elementary school class. The project took around a day and a half to complete, requiring 20 yards of filament. To achieve the desired effect, I opted for a layer thickness of 0.15 mm. This proved to be an excellent choice, as it allowed for crisp, well-defined lettering in the V-shapes. Additionally, the 150% scale came out remarkably clean and precise. The model itself measures 41 mm or 1.625 inches square at its base, enabling me to print nine of them on a single platform. I made some adjustments to the original design, modifying the base to read "2019" in bold letters.