Killer Whale Xmas Topper: Nazca Christmas Tree
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Description
🌟 Nazca Fretwork Christmas Tree: Hueforge Filament Painting Art 🌟
This unique model pays tribute to the ancient ceramic art of the Nazca culture (Peru, 100-800 AD), reimagined as a modern, interlocking Tetris-style mosaic, perfect for a vibrant 3D print using the Hueforge / Filament Painting technique.
🎨 About the Design:
- Unexpected Composition: The symmetrical Christmas tree shape is built entirely from iconic Nazca elements:
- The Topper: A stylized Killer Whale (Orca) (a recurring Nazca motif) serves as the tree's finial.
- The Structure: The tree itself is formed by interlocking Stepped Frets (geometric meander patterns), shaping the "branches."
- Ornaments: Nazca birds (like the Hummingbird) and chili peppers act as decorative elements/gifts.
- Authentic Style: The design faithfully respects the Nazca aesthetic: bold black outlines, large areas of solid color, and a total lack of gradients or shading.
- Tetris Puzzle: All elements interlock perfectly, creating a cohesive and highly readable design, ideal for wall display.
Print at 100% infill with a layer height of 0.08mm with a base layer of 0.16mm
The Model is 210.9x210.9mm in size
You may print at higher layer heights below the Base Thickness of 0.48mm
The Max allowed Thickness is 2.24mm and the Actual Thickness is 2.16mm
Filaments Used:
PLA PolyLite Black Transmission Distance: 0.3
PLA Generic red Transmission Distance: 5
PLA BambuLab Basic Mistletoe Green Transmission Distance: 1
PLA Generic White Transmission Distance: 5
This print uses 4 unique filaments
Swap Instructions:
Start with Black
At layer #8 (0.72mm) swap to red
At layer #15 (1.28mm) swap to Mistletoe Green
At layer #21 (1.76mm) swap to White for the rest.
🌍 Why Print It?
This model is perfect for adding a cultural, historical, and entirely unexpected touch to your holiday decorations. It's a guaranteed conversation starter and an excellent gift for archaeology and 3D printing enthusiasts.
Happy printing and have a Nazca Christmas!
License
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