Christmas Tree ornament bauble - 3 models

I created these waved Christmas Tree ornaments/baubles for decorating your Christmas tree. My goal was to make them lightweight and quick to print, while still making them durable.

There are 3 versions, one with a single wave pattern, one with a double (opposite) wave pattern, and one with a hollow double wave pattern. The cap (or crown) is printed separately from the body of the bauble. This is because the body can now be printed in ‘spiral vase mode’  (except for the Doulbe Wave Hollow version) and in a different color. The cap can be pressed on and should not need glue. You can always add a drop to be sure, but the fit is already quite tight. This cap is a bit smaller that the cap used in my other models (see below), but it will also fit those models.

Metrics

I have not tried scaling the models, but I think that should be possible as that did work for a similar other model I posted (ball, see link below). If you try this, please let me know in the comments if this works so I can add it to this description.

Why Spiral Vase mode?

In ‘spiral vase mode’, only the outer wall of an object is printed. In this way, the inside of the object is hollow, which saves a lot of filament and print time: about 50% less filament and 1 hour less printing time! Because of this weight reduction, you can actually hang them in your Christmas tree without bending branches. 

The downside of vase mode, is that the top needs to be hollow (therefore the cap should be printed separately) and you can only print 1 object at a time/per plate (because of the continuous path).

NOTE: only the ‘Single |Wave’ and ‘Double Wave’ models can be printed in Spiral Vase mode. The ‘Double Wave Hollow’ model cannot be printed in vase mode (just uses the standard 0.20mm profile).

Other models

These ornament can be combined really well with other models I created:

• Ball: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1985018-christmas-ornament-bauble#profileId-2135734 
• Christmas tree topper: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2012969-christmas-tree-topper#profileId-2168650

By combining these models, you can create a stylish modern Christmas tree!

Slicer settings

Please make sure you use the following settings (based on Bambu Studio):

Single wave and Double wave Tree ornaments:

• Switch on ‘spiral vase’ (Others tab) and accept the suggested changes to the settings
  • Auto settings:
    • Wall loops = 1
    • Top shell layers = 0
    • Sparse infill density = 0%
• In my print profiles, I used a layer height of 0.20mm. You can increase the print quality if you set this to 0.12. Jus be aware that the print time and weight will increase!

Double wave hollow Tree ornament:

• standard 0.20mm print profile

Materials

I only tested with PLA as I do not have other types of filament. I used a standard 0.4mm nozzle on a A1 mini printer. I tested all models before publishing with good results. 

Note!

Due to the Spiral Vase mode used in the print profiles for the single wave and double wave trees, they are less sturdy than normal models. Although they do not break easily, you should take care when handling them. Especially when putting on the cap (and more importantly: when taking it off!) on the double wave model, you should not exert too much force. The tip of the tree is single walled, so that can snap off. In the single wave tree I was able to create a double wall, so that is a bit more sturdy. The hollow ornament is the strongest of the three.   

Comments?

If you have remarks, requests, or questions, please leave a comment below. Please let me know what works (different sizes, filaments, etc.) and what doesn't, so I can add that to this description.