Sierpiński Snowflake Fractal Tower - Level 5 (Vase Mode)

Level 5 Vase Mode fractal tower—a live-action fractal animation in 3D printing! Designed in Onshape CAD, no coding! ❄
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Endless Design Lab's Original Level Five Sierpiński Snowflake Fractal Tower delivers five mesmerizing layers of recursive geometry, seamlessly integrated into a stable and elegant base design. This model celebrates the intersection of mathematics, art, and technology, offering an unforgettable experience for enthusiasts of 3D printing and fractals alike.

At nearly 50 hours of print time, this project is for those who appreciate the beauty of a slow, deliberate creation process. Watching this fractal grow layer by layer is like witnessing organic growth unfold—a visual symphony that makes for an epic time-lapse worth capturing and sharing.

Key Features:

  • Integrated Base Design: A seamlessly attached base enhances stability and aesthetic appeal.
  • Vase Mode Optimized: Achieve smooth, intricate results with vase mode enabled, creating a cohesive and elegant print.
  • Fascinating Visuals: Unique 90-degree angles generate illusions of squares or cubes when viewed from certain perspectives.
  • Advanced Fractal Geometry: Level Five’s complexity offers endless opportunities for cross-section exploration, revealing intricate hidden patterns throughout.
  • Timelapse-Worthy: The evolving print process is as captivating as the final result, making it a prime candidate for your next high-quality time-lapse project.

Elevate your collection with this breathtaking model, designed for those who love intricate geometry and want to push the limits of what their 3D printer can achieve.

Print Settings:

  • Vase Mode: Ensure "Spiralize Outer Contour" or similar is enabled. Disable "Smooth Spiral" if your slicer includes this option.
  • Slice Gap Closing Radius: Set to 0 to prevent unwanted gap closures in the model.
  • Skirt: Highly recommended to ensure consistent nozzle pressure and clean first layers.

This design is straightforward to slice and print when following these guidelines. If you have questions or run into issues, don't hesitate to leave a comment or reach out—I’d be happy to help!

Have fun! 🥳

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License Information:

This model is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (CC BY-NC-SA). You may share, copy, and redistribute the file for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution. Modifications must remain under the same license. Selling this model or modified versions, either digitally or as physical prints, is strictly prohibited.

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EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS to Nat 

https://www.printables.com/@Nat_ 

Your work—especially on the Spiral Vase Mode Octahedroflake—did more than just influence my designs. When I first saw it, I was so incredibly drawn to its intricate patterns, and that moment sparked my obsession with fractal geometry. Exploring this realm has reshaped the way I think about Art and Math and pushed me to keep learning, experimenting, and sharing. I’m truly grateful for your inspiration and the passion it ignited in me.

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You can find Nat's Octahedroflake here:
https://www.printables.com/model/432767-the-octahedroflake-a-higher-dimensional-analog-of

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