Here, I've merged two of my newly embraced hobbies: 3D modeling and printing, alongside cultivating plants.

I designed this contemporary planter, where I combined basic geometries, including a cylinder, a sphere, and extruded lines to create a ribbed pattern. I've gifted a few to my friends, who were delighted! 😊

Dimensions

I have included two different planters with two sizes, each. Feel free to resize and adjust them as you wish.

- The large planter measures approximately 15 cm in maximum diameter by 11 cm in height.

- The smaller planter stands at 10 cm in maximum diameter and 8.5 cm in height.

The planters' ribbed exteriors are best printed using precise, slow settings. It will be worth the waiting

Recommended Printing Settings for PLA, with a 0.4 mm nozzle

Layers and Perimeters

Layer height: 0.2 mm // Vertical perimeters: 3 or 4 // Top solid layers: 4 to 5 // Bottom solid layers: 4 to 5 // Avoid crossing perimeters; allow extra perimeters if necessary.

Speed and Acceleration Control

External perimeters: 100 to 125 mm/s // Internal perimeters: 125 to 150 mm/s // Small perimeters: 50 mm/s // Infill speed: 200 to 250 mm/s // Solid and top solid infill speed: 150 mm/s // Gap fill: 50 mm/s // First layer speed: 40 mm/s // Acceleration: Use default for Precise or Normal settings; avoid exceeding 1000 mm/s for external perimeters and 2500 mm/s for maximum settings to prevent artifacts.

Seams

Seam position: Aligned (preferred) or Nearest // Print external perimeters first.

Infill

Infill density: 15% to 20% // Fill pattern: Gyroid (to reduce printing artifacts); feel free to select your favorite // Bottom and top fill patterns: Select according to preference; I used Archimedean Chords and Concentric patterns.

Skirt and Brim 

Skirt: 3 or 4 loops to prime the nozzle // Brim: Not required. 

Supports 

No supports needed.

Recommendations for Waterproofing

After printing, test for water tightness by filling with water; no leaks or weight change should occur after a few days. For scaled-down models with thin walls/bases (< 2 mm), consider a water-repellent coating or avoid water pooling.

License

You are permitted to:

Share — Copy and redistribute the material in any format. //

Adapt — Remix, transform, and build upon the material, maintaining the original license. //

Under these terms:

1. Attribution — Proper credit must be given, a link to the license provided, and any changes noted. //

2. No Sales — This model or its prints may not be sold. They are meant for sharing with loved ones without monetary exchange. //

3. Media Use — Use and sharing in videos, photography, and promotions are super alright!

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!