Tips

Tips & Best Practices

Getting Started

• Start from a preset and modify — faster than from scratch
• Save Design frequently — there's no auto-save
• ⌘Z (Undo) is your friend — experiment freely

Shapes

• SuperFormula is the most versatile shape — start with m (lobe count) then n1 (roundness)
• Shape Morphing (Bottom → Top Shape) creates dramatic transformations
• Shapes with thin lobes (Spirograph, Butterfly) look great in renders but need thick walls to print

Textures

• The master Textures toggle is a global on/off — set up individual textures with it off, then flip on
• Textures stack additively — 2–3 textures creates richness that one texture can't match
• Great combos: Fluting + Simplex, Rods + Vertical Rods, Basket Weave + Wave Twist
• SVG Pattern is the most powerful — try PatternMaker for seamless patterns designed for VaseMaker

Profile & Form

• The Profile Curve has more impact on final look than almost anything else
• Custom Twist creates dramatic spiral effects — a quarter to half turn is usually enough
• Wave Twist + Fluting is a killer combination

Printing

• Use Show Facets before exporting to check resolution is sufficient
• Enable Smooth Inner when using deep textures to prevent thin walls
• For display pieces: vase mode (wall thickness = 0) + high radial resolution

Image Capture

• Use custom dimensions (2048×2048+) for high-quality portfolio shots
• Rulers are hidden in captures automatically
• Compose your shot after entering capture mode — orbit/zoom/pan all work through the frame