BOOTI by Anna Beirinckx

The 3D model must be produced in 3 sizes therefore it was useful to create a standardized print profile from the beginning. This way you can quickly test and save changes if the result improves.

The filament cost and the number of printing hours must remain minimal. Fortunately, the model allows printing in"vasemode". Also called spiralized contours in the Cura slicer.

With this printing technique, you no longer have to deal with a Z-seam that would mow down the ornate design. Not only that, the printing time is also halved. For example, a 15 cm BOOTI can be printed in less than 3 hours.

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Still, the model must be sturdy enough to hold soil and a plant. However, that is a problem in "vasemode" because the printer can only print 1 shell layer....

What can be done is to increase the layer width. For example, a Nozzle of 0.44mm can print up to a layer thickness of 0.8mm. However, this is the maximum.

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You also have to take into account that the amount of material per extrusion has just doubled. Because of this, brusque movements are out of the question; the printer needs time to lay down all that material.

So be sure to adjust the print speed, I have found that 40mm /s print speed achieves a wonderful result with a direct extruder 3d Printer.

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The result of these slicer settings is an elegant model without Z-seam that is mass producible with a fail rate below 5%.

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Be sure to check out Anna's website for other 3D projects: Click here

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