Household Temple (to the 3D Printing Gods)

Behold the Household Temple (to the 3D Printing Gods)!

In ancient times, every home would have a small shrine to their household gods where they would pray and offer token sacrifices to the gods for protection, good luck, good health, prosperity, etc. (Learn more here: Household worship - NovaRoma). We often joke about making sacrifices to the “3D printing gods” to ensure our prints don't fail, and printers don't break, but until now, there was never one you could print and set up in your own home.

This model is roughly 225mm x 185mm x 250mm in X/Y/Z when assembled, and is designed for use primarily with Wekster's Mini Dudes (though it can accommodate taller gods if your personal ones are more statuesque). Included is a sacrificial tripod (Sacrificial tripod - Wikipedia) for token offerings of filament, etc., you can use to appease the 3D printing gods. (WARNING: Do not attempt to kindle a real fire in this tripod, as it will likely melt; LED tealights are, however, quite appropriate, and will allow you to use the same offerings multiple times until the gods — or your cat — decides to make them disappear).

The .3MF file contains all the parts you need to print the model as pictured, with the included profile. While you can change any settings you like, I strongly recommend leaving this set for the Arachne engine (due to the small details), with brims and tree supports (either organic or strong, but use strong tree supports for the tripod).

Also included are unadorned versions of the frieze and the roof insert, so if you want to dedicate your household temple to other deities, you can customize these pieces to your liking — or even leave them completely undecorated.

I really hope you'll enjoy this model, and have fun with it! If you do print one, please share your makes.