The updated ITALIC V2 is an eccentric watering can featuring a playful skewed profile. The original ITALIC has been refined for improved functionality whilst maintaining the iconic shape.


**_Printing Guidelines_**

The walls of this container are 1.2 mm thick, and only the handle portion is solid. I suggest printing with a high wall count (5+) to ensure that the thin handle won't snap off.  You also need to ensure that your printer can create watertight models, otherwise this won't be quite as useful.

My settings:
- 0.16 mm layer height
-5 perimeters
- 20% Gyroid infill
- 10mm brim (or use the 'wBrim' version)

Download includes a 'wBrim' version with minimal supports since the handle is unsupported for much of the print, as well as a version of just the watering can. I managed printing the unsupported version with a 10mm brim, using ASA.


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Photographed model was printed using [QIDI ASA Green](https://qidi3d.com/products/qidi-asa-filament?variant=41725687496844&sca_ref=6089281.BQS8d0sJuF) ([Amazon](https://amzn.to/3HK5pK6)) on the [Qidi Plus4 3D Printer](https://qidi3d.com/products/plus4-3d-printer?sca_ref=6089281.BQS8d0sJuF) (Also [on Amazon](https://amzn.to/4jON7VK)). 

ITALIC V2 Watering Can

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Plant Self Watering Spikes Devices with Adjustable Release Control Valve for Home and Vacation Plant Watering
A simple way to keep your plants from dying when traveling. Easy to use, fill a standard soda bottle with water thread the water spike on, and insert it in a flower pot. You may need to experiment with hole size to get the best results, All plants need different moisture and water will be absorbed differently depending on the soil type used.


Nozzle diameter: 0.4 mm

Layer height: 0.2 mm (to balance detail and print time)

Infill density: 100% for durability and water-tightness

Print speed: 40 mms (slowed to 20 mm/s for fine details at the tip)

Bed temperature: 60 C

Nozzle temperature: 215 C

Important Note:

After printing, it is essential to clean the thread teeth for smooth movement and ease of assembly and disassembly:

Clean the thread teeth of the valve screw using an M10 nut.

Clean the internal thread of the valve using an M10 bolt to prevent the valve screw from breaking during installation.

This self-watering spike is highly functional and easy to print. I welcome your feedback or any questions about the printing process

Plant Self Watering Spikes

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[_**V2 is now available HERE**_](https://than.gs/m/1377006?affiliateCode=MAKE)

ITALIC is an eccentric watering can featuring a playful skewed profile. The enclosed container is filled through an opening in the top of the handle, which can also be covered with your thumb while pouring to regulate flow. Like any good fancy designer product, it's slightly awkward to hold. How will you pick it up? :P

**_Printing Guidelines_**

The walls of this container are 1.2 mm thick, and only the handle portion is solid. I suggest printing with a high wall count (5+) to ensure that the thin handle won't snap off.  You also need to ensure that your printer can create watertight models, otherwise this won't be quite as useful. I used default print settings on my Bambu Lab X1-Carbon with ABS and it worked out!

Download includes a version with minimal supports since the handle is unsupported for much of the print, as well as a version of just the watering can. In either case, I would suggest a substantial brim to help with bed adhesion. 

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Photographed models were printed on the [Bambu Lab X1-Carbon 3D Printer](https://bit.ly/MA_X1C) using [Bambu Lab Mint ABS](https://bit.ly/bamFIL).*
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