Print Profile(8)
Description
Boost Me (for free)
If this model saved you a trip to the store or sparked a new idea, a boost means the world! It keeps me designing more free parametric models for the community. Every boost helps others discover it too.
Thank you for printing and creating!
One Model. Infinite Pots.
Design exactly the pot, cup, vase, bowl, or holder you need - no CAD skills required. Just move the sliders, hit Generate, and download your custom 3D-printable creation.
Plant pot for your desk succulent? Done. Tall pencil holder? Done. Wide fruit bowl with horizontal rings? Done. Kitchen utensil holder with diagonal twist? Done. Every shape prints without supports.
How It Works
Open the Parametric Editor (click Customize) and start experimenting. Every slider updates the preview in real time.
Step 1: Pick a Style
Choose your decorative pattern from the dropdown:
Smooth - Clean, modern, no texture
Vertical Lines - Classic ribbed look
Diagonal Lines - Twisted ribs that spiral around the pot
Curved Lines - Wavy S-shaped ribs
Horizontal Rings - Stacked rounded rings (great for short, wide pots)
Step 2: Shape Your Pot
Three diameters control the profile:
Top Diameter - The opening
Middle Diameter - Creates the curve. Set it wider than top/bottom for a belly, narrower for a waist.
Bottom Diameter - The base
Play with Middle Position to shift the curve up or down. Set it to 10% for a low belly, 90% for a top-heavy shape.
Height goes from 15mm (shallow bowl) up to 400mm (tall vase).
Step 3: Tune the Pattern
Each style has its own controls:
Line Width and Gap - From fine 1mm ribs to bold 40mm bands
Line Protrusion - How far the pattern sticks out from the wall
Diagonal Twist - How far the lines spiral (10 degrees subtle, 180 degrees dramatic)
Curve Waves and Amplitude - Number and intensity of the S-curves
Ring Radius and Gap - Size and spacing of horizontal rings
Merge Top / Merge Bottom - Smoothly blend the ribs into the wall at the rim or base for a polished finish
Step 4: Add a Water Tray (Optional)
Enable the Water Tray toggle and a removable drip tray prints on a separate plate (Plate 2). The pot automatically gets drainage holes and a groove where the tray rim clicks in. Perfect for real plants.
Recipe Book
Try these combinations as starting points, then tweak to make them your own:
| Design | Top | Mid | Bot | Height | Style | Key Settings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Plant Pot | 130 | 115 | 100 | 150 | Vertical | Width 1, Gap 1 |
| Modern Pencil Cup | 80 | 75 | 60 | 120 | Diagonal | Twist 60, Width 15, Gap 10 |
| Low Succulent Bowl | 150 | 160 | 140 | 60 | Rings | Radius 2, Gap 0 |
| Fruit Bowl | 215 | 230 | 200 | 40 | Rings | Radius 1.5, Gap 1 |
| Toothbrush Holder | 70 | 65 | 55 | 100 | Smooth | No pattern |
| Twisted Vase | 90 | 75 | 60 | 200 | Diagonal | Twist 120, Width 20, Merge Top 30 |
| Utensil Holder | 100 | 95 | 80 | 140 | Curved | Waves 3, Amplitude 10 |
Print Tips
No supports needed - The model auto-adjusts the profile to stay within safe overhang angles
Any material works - PLA, PETG, ABS, silk PLA for a premium look
Wall thickness - Default 3mm is solid. 2.5mm for lightweight, up to 8mm for heavy-duty
Resolution - Lower to 96 for faster preview while designing, keep default 193 for final export
Vase mode - Works great with the Smooth style for single-wall prints (disable tray)
Water tray - Prints on a separate plate automatically, no manual splitting needed
What Will You Make?
This is not just a plant pot - it is a cup, vase, bowl, holder, planter, or whatever you need. The parametric editor handles the engineering (overhang limits, drainage, auto-tiling patterns) so you can focus on the design.
Share your creations in the comments - I would love to see what you come up with!
Documentation (1)
License
You may create derivative works based on this object, provided that all such derivative works are published exclusively on the MakerWorld platform and include proper attribution to the original creator. You may not share, upload, host, distribute, or publish this object—or any derivative work of this object—on any other digital platform, marketplace, or distribution channel. Commercial use of this object and any derivative works is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, selling, renting, sublicensing, or using the object in any context in which you receive monetary compensation or other financial benefits.
Comment & Rating (2)