Vase Mode Funnel (Scalable, No Supports, Multi-Material)

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Description:
This is a clean, no-nonsense funnel optimized specifically for vase mode printing. The geometry is tuned so you can scale it up or down in your slicer depending on your need—small for bottles, large for shop use.

No complicated settings, no supports, no wasted material.

The key feature: the skirt becomes part of the funnel, giving you a reinforced base without needing a brim.

Printing Instructions (Important):

• Mode: Vase / Spiralize Outer Contour

• Supports: None

• Brim: None

• Bottom Layers: 0 (must be enabled / “no bottom”)

  • Look for settings like:

    • “Bottom Layers = 0”

    • “Spiralize removes top/bottom”

    • “No bottom layers”

  • This is critical so the funnel is open at the bottom

• Skirt Settings:

  • 5+ loops

  • 0.0 mm distance from model

  • At least 2 layers tall

  • (This fuses into the base and strengthens the funnel)

Recommended Settings:

• Nozzle:

  • Works with 0.4 mm (I use it all the time, it works)

  • 0.6 mm recommended for stronger walls and better flow

• Layer Height:

  • Match your nozzle (e.g., ~0.3 for 0.4 nozzle, ~0.4 for 0.6 nozzle)

• Wall Thickness: Controlled by nozzle (vase mode)

Materials Tested:

• PLA – Easy, rigid, great for general use

• PETG – More durable and slightly flexible (best combo with 0.6 nozzle, amazing results)

• PP (Polypropylene) – Excellent result; lightweight, tough, and highly reusable

Why this design works:

• Designed specifically for continuous extrusion (vase mode)

• Smooth internal walls = better flow, less clogging

• Scales cleanly without breaking geometry

• Skirt integration = stronger base without extra setup

Notes:

• If you need a heavier-duty version, increase scale and use a larger nozzle

• For liquids, PETG or PP are better choices than PLA

• Works great for shop use, filament handling, or general household tasks

• IF YOU WANT ANOTHER SHAPE FUNNEL, LET ME KNOW AND I'LL MAKE A STL FOR YOU