Santa Minimal: The Claus Who Fired Red

Here comes Santa Claus in “Nordic design” mode. No red suit, no wobbly belly: just white, gold, and a gift box that looks straight out of a perfume commercial. Look at him: long beard, curled hat, golden shoes, and a present that screams “I’m not a toy, I’m a luxury experience.” This is the Santa who doesn’t climb down chimneys—he walks straight out of a minimalist furniture catalog. In short, the perfect decoration for anyone who wants to say “I love Christmas, but with style.”

Christmas is the season of kindness… or so the discounted panettone claims. So, to avoid looking like a Grinch with a 3D printer, I’ve prepared pre‑colored 3MF files for you. But I still swear by acrylic paints: more artisanal, more satisfying, and—bonus—no mountains of plastic poops. Still, if you’re on Team ‘multicolor without a brush,’ here you go: files ready to go. Don’t say I never spoil you.

📐 Printing specs

• Model height: 15 cm
• Printing technology: FDM
• Material: PLA
• Line thickness: 0.16 mm
• PLA used: 370 g
• Printing time: ~20 hours
• Finish: smooth surfaces, fuzzy skin at 0.2 mm only on the body and beard for texture
• Extra tips: 10% infill, supports for the hat and gift box, minimal brim (so you don’t end up polishing your plate with the spatula).

🎨 Painting techniques

To match the look in the photo:

• Body and hat in matte white, two coats for uniformity.
• Beard: pure white with very light gray drybrush for depth.
• Golden details (belt, shoes, hat band, gift bow): metallic gold acrylic, two coats, finished with glossy varnish.
• Gift box: matte white with shiny golden bow.
• Seal with matte clear coat for the body, gloss for the golden details.

Print it and remember: not all Santas come to deliver… some come to decorate.