This is a set of earrings that I created using Illustrator and 3D software for depth extrusion. It's fast and fairly easy to print.

Earring height: 45mm

The overall shape is a water drop, and inside we see Pikachu in a quick attack / jump / running pose.

The hole is supposed to be 2.5mm in diameter, but it often comes out a bit smaller in real life - which can be countered by increasing hole expansion in your slicer.

The print doesn't require any supports and is fairly easy - but here are my recommendations:

1. Go SLOW. Since there's not a lot of surface for first layer adhesion, there's an inherent big risk of the earrings falling off the plate if you print fast.
2. Use a 3mm brim for better layer adhesion.
3. Do NOT use ironing on the top layer. Everytime I did that in my tests, it resulted in the print coming off the plate.
4. Turn off all fans for better layer adhesion.
5. Print at 0.1mm for a very crisp result, or print at 0.2mm in less than 15 minutes even at slow speeds, for both earrings.

If you want a superior finish, you can use wood filler, sand it all down with sandpaper, then use paint. If you do this, it doesn't really matter what color of filament you use, as the final paint will determine the color. The result I show in the pictures here, are not post processed at all, and part from removing the brim and mounting the earrings (sterling silver 925), I haven't done anything.

This print may be used commercially, but attribution is required upon sharing.

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