Heartbound Swans – Eternal Love Wall Art

• 2026-05-06 Updated print profile
  • Increased the infill modifier strength to prevent the head from cracking when adding the beak.

🦢 Heartbound Swans – Eternal Love Wall Art

This stunning multipart swan wall sculpture brings pure romance to any space. A pristine white swan and a sleek black swan curve their necks into a perfect heart while their orange beaks gently touch, framed by beautifully layered feather wings that pop with realistic depth.

Key Features:

• Glueless snap-fit assembly –> all parts click together securely with no glue required
• No AMS needed –> designed for single-color prints per part

Assembly

This multipart model is designed for effortless, glueless assembly! Snap everything together using the peg connectors. No glue required for a secure, satisfying fit.

• Preparation Carefully remove tree supports before assembly. Tree supports release most cleanly when cut between branches… snap them away without stressing surfaces.
• Peg Connections Almost all parts use the same snap-fit peg system:
  • Pegs are intentionally tight for rock-solid hold → align and then push firmly until you feel/hear the snap.

  • If too tight → lightly trim peg domes (green) with a knife.

    

  • If slightly loose → a tiny drop of superglue fixes it instantly.
  • Smaller pegs may feel less "clicky" than larger ones but still provide reliable strength.

Print profile

• 100% scale = X199 mm × Y150 mm × Z32 mm
• Layer Height: 0.12-0-2 mm
• Walls: 2–3
• Infill: 5–20% (uses lower end for large parts to save filament/time; higher end for small/functional parts and connectors to boost durability and prevent breakage during repeated assembly/disassembly)
• Supports: Tree supports (auto generated).
• Color Handling: Multipart design → no AMS required. Print plates separately in desired filaments. You can also rearrange the parts onto different plates if you want to mix the colors in a more unique way.
• Note: The swan’s head should be printed with the infill modifier to prevent any damage during beak insertion.

Plates

1. swan L and upper beak R
2. swan R and upper beak L
3. lower beaks

Scaling Advice

• Scaling Up: Larger sizes should work well but not extensively tested yet. The peg connectors are robust, but connections may need minor tolerance tweaks (e.g., slight peg sanding or scaling adjustment) if fit feels off after upsizing.
• Scaling Down: Smaller sizes should also be possible, but connections might not be as clicky or secure → use glue if needed.
• Best Practice: Always scale all parts uniformly with the exact same percentage in Bambu Studio before slicing. Apply scaling globally to the entire project to keep peg/socket alignments perfect. 
• Verification: After scaling, check the sliced preview in Bambu Studio to make sure supports are properly generated for overhangs and that small features don’t have thin walls. Keep in mind, some parts may not be printable if they’re too small.

Key Printing Tips:

• Disable “Strength → Detect Thin Wall” → gives smoother, cleaner surfaces on detailed parts.
• Always check the slicing preview in Bambu Studio before starting the print.
• Support removal trick: Cut supports into small chunks first, then gently loosen → they usually pop off cleanly without damage.
• Some plates use lots of supports, if so → for reliable prints use these filament settings:
  • Filament Overrides
    • Z Hop When Retract: 0.6 mm
    • Z Hop Type: Spiral
    • Travel Distance Threshold: 1 mm
    • ✅ Enable Retract When Changing Layer
  • Also, disable these settings in Bambu Studio if Variable Layer height is used:
    • Supports
      • ❌ Disable Independent Support Layer Height
    • Others
      • ❌ Disable Reduce Infill Retraction
    • I’ve found that a 0.15 mm top Z distance works best when printing with variable layer height.

Happy printing! Can't wait to see photos of your prints! If you're scaling, experimenting or encounter any issues, let me know → your input helps the next iteration. Please share your feedback for any rating below ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ so we can work on improving, thank you!