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3D Printing Tips
Glitch edited this page Apr 1, 2026
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VaseMaker generates watertight STL files that match exactly what you see in the preview.
| Nozzle | Recommended Wall |
|---|---|
| 0.4mm | 0.8–1.2mm (2–3 perimeters) |
| 0.6mm | 1.2–1.8mm |
If the slicer drops sections, try 2–3mm — complex shapes have pinch points that need thicker walls.
Enable Smooth Inner to keep the inside perfectly smooth while the outside has texture. Prevents paper-thin spots.
Set wall thickness to 0 to export a single surface for slicer vase mode:
| Slicer | Setting |
|---|---|
| Cura | Special Modes → Spiralize Outer Contour |
| PrusaSlicer | Print Settings → Layers → Spiral Vase |
| OrcaSlicer | Others → Spiral Vase |
| Axis | General | Fine Textures |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical | 100–200 | Up to 500 |
| Radial | 200–360 | Up to 720 |
Enable Show Facets to preview the actual polygon edges. If you see flat faces, increase resolution.
- Wall thickness: 1.0–2.0mm for structural bars
- Smooth Zones: 5–10% base and rim
- Use high-contrast black/white SVGs only
- Resolution: 150+ vertical, 200+ radial for smooth hole edges
| Symptom | Fix |
|---|---|
| Slicer drops sections | Increase wall thickness (try 2–3mm) |
| Non-manifold / holes in slicer | Increase wall thickness or resolution |
| Print too fragile | Increase wall thickness and base thickness |
| Surface detail not visible | Reduce wall thickness or increase texture depth |
| STL file too large | Lower radial resolution |
| Textures not showing | Check master Textures toggle is on |
| Self-intersection / flickering | Reduce texture depth, increase radius, simplify shape |