Snowflake Fractal - Level 1 (Vase Mode)

Check out a quick YouTube Short of the Design here! https://youtube.com/shorts/Ifim201nALU?feature=share

Endless Design Lab’s Original Level One Snowflake Fractal is a simple yet elegant introduction to this original and mesmerizing fractal series. Designed for vase mode printing, this model highlights the beauty of fractal geometry while being very quick and easy to print. (Just 15 Minutes!)

As part of my special Christmas promotion, this model is free to ! Gather your family around the printer and watch in amazement as this stunning snowflake takes shape layer by layer. It’s the perfect way to share the magic of 3D printing during the holiday season!

Stay tuned for higher levels of this series, each offering more intricate and impressive fractal designs.

Key Features:

Modular Design: Half of the fractal can be displayed as a Hexagonal Pyramid, but for the complete Hexagonal Bipyramid form, print two halves and glue them together at the base.

Vase Mode Ready: Optimized for vase mode printing. Print without a bottom layer for intricate designs or with the bottom layer for easier assembly when gluing halves.

Cross-Section Exploration: Explore different cross-sections of the fractal—each slice reveals a unique design, offering endless inspiration.

DON'T FORGET to check out the EVEN MORE COMPLEX versions of this model available NOW on my page!!!

https://cults3d.sitegames.net/en/3d-model/art/snowflake-fractal-level-2-vase-mode

https://cults3d.sitegames.net/en/3d-model/art/snowflake-fractal-level-3-vase-mode

https://cults3d.sitegames.net/en/3d-model/art/snowflake-fractal-level-4-vase-mode

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License Information:

This model is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (CC BY-NC-SA). You may share, copy, and redistribute the file for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution. Modifications must remain under the same license. Selling this model or modified versions, either digitally or as physical prints, is strictly prohibited.

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EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS to Nat

https://www.printables.com/@Nat_

Your work—especially the Spiral Vase Mode Sierpiński Pyramid—did more than just influence my designs. When I first saw it, I was so incredibly drawn to its intricate patterns, and that moment sparked my obsession with fractal geometry. Exploring this realm has reshaped the way I think about Art and Math and pushed me to keep learning, experimenting, and sharing. I’m truly grateful for your inspiration and the ion it ignited in me.

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You can find Nat's Spiral Vase Mode Sierpiński Pyramid here:
https://www.printables.com/model/2311-spiral-vase-mode-sierpinski-pyramid

This model was created and optimized for FDM printers with vase mode enabled. For best results, use spiral vase mode WITHOUT the "smooth spiral" option checked in your slicer settings. If you don’t see the "smooth spiral" checkbox in your slicer, no worries—just be sure to use Spiralize Outer Contour (or a similarly named option in your slicer, such as spiral/vase mode).

Ensure your slice gap closing radius is set to 0, as this is critical for proper vase mode printing. Without this setting, the slicer may close gaps that are necessary for the model to print correctly.

Printing Tip:
For best results, enable the “Skirt” option in your slicer to ensure consistent nozzle pressure from the start. Skipping the skirt may cause a “funny” or deformed corner on the first layer, because the nozzle pressure won’t be properly primed when the print begins.

While this may sound complicated, slicing this model is actually simple and straightforward as long as you follow the instructions. However, if you find yourself having trouble, I’m happy to help! Leave a comment down below and I'll get back to you as soon as I'm available to do so.