Hi everyone,I wanted a quick way to generate unique, organic, and geometric vases specifically optimized for 3D printing in Vase Mode (spiralize outer contour), without spending hours fighting with complex CAD software or writing OpenSCAD code from scratch.So, I developed AlgoVase, a parametric studio where you can just tweak sliders to dynamically morph shapes, twisting, and textures, and instantly export clean STL files.I just launched a small Kickstarter campaign to finalize the standalone version. It’s a very low-budget project (goal is just €550) because I want to keep it accessible to the maker community.I’m currently looking for feedback from the community:What parametric features or textures would you absolutely want to see in a vase generator?What slicer settings do you usually struggle with when printing custom vases?If you want to check out the UI and the logic behind it, you can see the project here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/3d-boss/algovase-the-parametric-vase-studioThanks for any feedback or support

Hello creators,I'm Alessandro (@ale_master.3d). Over the past few months, I've developed a tool that I think many of you will find interesting.It's called AlgoVase – The Parametric Vase Studio.It's not just any generic CAD software. It's a parametric generator designed to produce 3D-printable models in vase mode, without supports, with optimized surface quality.What can it do for you, creator:Generate infinite vase variations in seconds by moving sliders in real timeApply twists, surface waves, and three shape profiles (straight, hourglass, domed)Obtain clean STL files, ready for sale or printingWork offline, serverless, and subscription-free – a single HTML fileWhy you might be interested:If you sell 3D models on Etsy, Cults3D, Thangs or other marketplaces, AlgoVase allows you to create dozens of variations of the same object without having to model from scratch every time. If you have a small print studio, you can offer your customers real-time customizations. If you're a designer, you can explore shapes you would never have drawn by hand.I'll be launching the Kickstarter campaign soon.There will be three levels:Maker – tool onlyExpert – tool + premium guideStudio – all of the above + commercial license to sell STLs and printsThe commercial license allows you to use AlgoVase to generate models for sale without royalties or limits. Pay once, create, and sell forever.I've attached some images of models generated with AlgoVase and already printed.If you're a creator and this project interests you, let me know in the comments. Any feedback is important to me.Thank you, and see you soon on Kickstarter.@ale_master.3d

I've been building a parametric pot design tool where every curve, rib, and surface pattern is generated from math. Where you pick a base shape - cylinder, polygon, or star - then stack modifiers like twist, bulge, and taper. Add a texture, set your dimensions, and the geometry rebuilds in real-time. No sculpting, no manual CAD work. Just parameters. Here are the first five designs I've released, and uploaded. Every one was printed on a P1S with Bambu PLA Matte - I have made sure that no supports needed for any of them from the software.Sphere — Ribbed Bulge PotBulge modifier + vertical ribs + horizontal bands. The rounded profile and fine texture give it a handmade pottery feel - people who see this one in person always assume it's ceramic until they pick it up.PLA Matte Caramel · 98 × 161 mm · ~9h · 0.20mm / 15% / 2 walls🔗 Download Sphere PlanterCyclone — Hexagonal Spiral Rib PotHexagonal base with spiral ribs wrapping the full surface. The ribs create a flowing rotational pattern that catches light differently from every angle.PLA Matte Dark Green · 70 × 180 mm · ~7h · 0.20mm / 15% / 2 walls🔗 Download Cyclone PlanterCrater — Star Pot with Fuzzy SkinStar-shaped cross-section with a fuzzy skin finish that gives it a raw, volcanic texture. The sharp star valleys combined with the rough surface make it feel geological - like it was formed, not printed.PLA Matte Ash Gray · 100 × 206 mm · ~8h · 0.20mm / 15% / 2 walls🔗 Download Crater PlanterVortex — Twisted Hex Pot with Vertical RibsSix-sided base that rotates from bottom to top, with vertical ribs following the twist. The dark chocolate matte finish turns the ribs into shadow lines - like carved wood.PLA Matte Dark Chocolate · 80 × 114 mm · ~5h · 0.20mm / 15% / 2 walls🔗 Download Vortex PlanterHelix — Twisted Star PotPure geometry, no texture. A star cross-section that twists dramatically as it rises, carving deep spiral channels into the surface. Sometimes the shape itself is the texture.PLA Matte Dark Green · 94 × 162 mm · ~6.5h · 0.20mm / 15% / 2 walls🔗 Download Helix PlanterPrinting NotesAll five share the same settings: 0.20mm layers, 15% infill, 2 walls, no supports. PLA Matte hides layer lines and makes textures look intentional rather than printed. None of these have drainage holes - they work as decorative cover pots for standard nursery inserts. The tool itself would let you add drainage holes and saucer, but for the plants I am using these for I wanted without saucer. Let me know if you want me to upload thoose options for any of the pots.The Full FamilyHere's some of what I've printed so far from the parametric generator, more every day. Five are uploaded (the ones above), but there are plenty more sitting on the shelf. Which brings me to...What Should I Upload Next?I want to hear what you're most interested in. Take a look at the family photo and drop a letter (or a few!) in the comments:A) Brown ribbed cylinder with matching saucer - classic round pot with vertical ribs and a plate B) Gray square pot with organic stone texture - small cube with a Voronoi crackle surface C) Dark blue tapered cylinder with stone texture - tall, dramatic, deep blue with an organic crackle finish D) Brown ribbed cylinder with caramel spiral-cut saucer - round pot paired with a diagonal-cut wrap plate E) White ribbed cylinder with gray stone-textured saucer - clean white pot with a contrasting textured plate F) Dark blue hexagonal bulge with honeycomb texture - wide hex shape with a honeycomb surface pattern G) Gray cylinder with diamond crosshatch texture - round pot with X-pattern grooves H) 💬 Something I haven't made yet - describe your dream planter in the comments. What shape, what texture, what size? I can generate new combinations with the parametric engine, so if you have an idea for something you've never seen as a printable planter, I'd love to hear it. The most requested designs get uploaded first! If you print any of these five, I'd love to see your results — drop a photo in the comments or tag me.— @Potforge