FeatherShell - a 3D fractal artifact

This is a 3D fractal sculpture with a distinctly organic look and feel. In your mind's eye it could be an exotic shell from unexplored seas, a mysterious magical talisman...or maybe it's just an interesting chunk of eye-candy. :) Feathery shapes fanning out along the top and bottom edges, swirling into graceful forms closer to the center.

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Anycubic

Printer:

All-metal Mega

Rafts:

No

Supports:

Yes

Infill:

5%

Notes:

This is a solid model and should re-size well. I've printed this file in PLA at 54mm up to about 160mm across.

The full version will need supports - lots of em. :) Not and easy print. I had good luck using Cura's Tree supports. The full version is slightly flat on the bottom in hopes of keeping it stuck to the build plate. :) First few millimeters can be tricky with many small areas on the plate. The split version is much easier to print, but still has some overhang that will need support.

Update: I screwed up the initial upload and included the wrong 'Full' version file. Mixed it up
with a similar shape. The files should be correct now. I'll leave the impostor there as feathershell2.

How I Designed This

Created using Mandelbulb 3D - and app for exploring 3D fractal shapes and spaces. It includes some tools for grabbing 3D mesh objects (or point clouds). Zbrush was used to clean and prepare the shape.

Category: Math Art