Abstract picture frame & stand (10 x 15 cm)

An abstract picture frame, inspired by the sound-guiding wall cladding of the Elbphilharmonie main concert hall in Hamburg (Germany), also dubbed “weiße Haut” / "white skin". The frame's front side makes full use of the 3D printers' capability and is composed of an abstract grouping of small dips and valleys, which all absorb & reflect light differently and create an interesting pattern of shadows.

The frame comes with a detachable stand and holes for wall mounting. The optional stand as well as the mounting holes both work in portrait and landscape orientation. It is designed for pictures of 10 x 15 cm in size without a glass in front (although a thin layer of 0.75 mm polycarbonate should fit).

Print Settings

All parts:

• Line width 0.42 mm
• Infill 25 - 40%
• 3 - 4 bottom layers
• 4 top layers
• 3 - 4 wall lines

Frame:

• Layer height 0.12 - 0.2 mm
• Supports and support interfaces enabled (regular supports recommended)
• Minimum wall flow 20 - 25%
• "Fill gaps between walls" enabled
  • The topmost layer is tricky to print perfectly (that is, without a couple of tiny holes). "Fill gaps between walls" helps. It might also be useful to reduce the line width a bit, or to print this part using a 0.3 mm nozzle. Either way, it will be functionally perfect without these tweaks, but might look better with them.

Backplate:

• Layer height 0.2 mm
• Supports not required

Stand:

• Layer height 0.16 - 0.2 mm
• Supports and support interfaces enabled (tree supports recommended)
  • If tree supports do not work for you, or your slicer doesn't offer them, you may try tilting the stand 15° forward for printing. This way, the front face will be exactly vertical and allow for regular supports to reach the peg & clip in the center.

Approximate print times: Frame 6:00 h / Backplate 3:30 h / Stand 1:00 h