TESSERA is a tasteful blend of repetition, texture, and a subtle organic softness.

This print combines standard and 'Fuzzy Skin' printing for a unique and satisfying multi-textured appearance. Download includes variations with and without drainage holes, so you can use it as a planter or a decorative container. A lid is also included. Follow the printing guidelines below for a successful result!

Pictured with the 140mm Chunky Block Drip Tray available here.

You can find the Small version of this planter here.

Printing Guidelines

• 3MF files for Bambu Studio and Prusa Slicer are included with the multi-texture settings already applied, but I still suggest you review the settings and slicer preview to make sure everything looks right for your setup

• Combine 'Planter' and 'Fuzzy' parts to print together. 'Planter' prints with standard settings (0.16mm-0.2mm layer height, 2 perimeters, 5 top layers, 5 bottom layers, 0.4mm outer wall width, Lightning Infill). For the 'Fuzzy' part, set perimeters to 1, infill to 0%, and enable Fuzzy Skin on 'All walls' with point distance of '0.3mm' and thickness of '0.6mm'.

• I also turned off 'Detect narrow internal solid infill', 'Gap fill' and 'Ensure vertical shell thickness', as well as setting Minimum sparse infill threshold to 0mm³, to reduce unecessary infill.

Importing STLs as multipart models

• For Bambu Studio/Orca Slicer, drag both files into the slicer together and select 'Yes' to the prompt 'Load these files as a single object with multiple parts?' Now you can individually modify parameters under the 'Objects' setting tab.

• For Prusa Slicer, ensure that you are in 'Expert Mode'. First, import the 'Planter' body, then right click on the name in the lefthand parts list, and click 'Add Part>Load' to add the 'Fuzzy' body. Now you can right click that part in the same list and go to 'Add Settings' to add 'Layers and Perimeters > Perimeters' + 'Infill > Fill density' + 'Fuzzy Skin > Fuzzy Skin + Fuzzy skin point distance + Fuzzy skin thickness'. That will add the ability to adjust those settings individually.

I also made a video about the process

Photographed model was printed using colorFabb stoneFill Red Brick. Printer was the Bambu Lab X1-Carbon 3D Printer*

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