RiftVeil Vase - Sculpted Spiral Cleft

RIFTVEIL VASE - SCULPTED SPIRAL CLEFT

RiftVeil is a one-piece sculptural vase shaped around a dramatic asymmetric cleft. Two raised lips travel diagonally across the body like folded fabric caught in motion, while finer echo folds give the surface depth without turning it into an open lattice.

The silhouette leans and changes from every viewing angle: one side is calm and architectural, while the opposite side reveals the full spiral fold. Behind the expressive exterior is a smooth continuous inner vessel with a modeled 2.0 mm minimum wall and a 3.8 mm bottom.

FEATURES

• Original asymmetric spiral-cleft design
• One-piece, support-free geometry
• Approx. 115.9 × 122.0 × 205 mm
• Twin dominant fold lips with layered echo ridges
• Smooth continuous inner vessel
• Modeled 2.0 mm minimum wall
• Modeled 3.8 mm bottom
• High-resolution manifold STL ready for slicing

Use normal printing mode with 0% infill and 3–4 perimeters. Do not enable Spiral/Vase mode because the wall and bottom are already modeled into the geometry.

Matte PLA gives RiftVeil a soft architectural look. Silk PLA emphasizes the long moving highlights, while PETG is a useful option when improved moisture resistance is desired.

The STL has been digitally validated as one closed manifold component with no open edges, non-manifold edges, degenerate triangles, or downward surfaces steeper than 45° above the modeled bottom. The model has not yet been physically print-tested.

PRINT INSTRUCTIONS

Recommended setup

• Orientation: upright, exactly as supplied
• Nozzle: 0.4 mm
• Layer height: 0.20 mm; use 0.16 mm for finer fold highlights
• Line width: 0.42–0.46 mm
• Walls/perimeters: 4 recommended; 3 minimum
• Top solid layers: 4–5
• Bottom solid layers: 8–10
• Infill: 0%
• Supports: none
• Brim: optional 5–7 mm if bed adhesion is unreliable
• Outer-wall speed: 30–40 mm/s for the cleanest long highlights
• First-layer speed: 15–25 mm/s
• Seam: align it on the calm rear side; avoid random placement
• Wall generator: Arachne/variable-width recommended when available

The STL already contains a modeled 2.0 mm minimum wall and a 3.8 mm bottom. Use normal printing mode and do not enable Spiral/Vase mode.

The raised lips grow gradually over the lower part of the model. The final STL has been checked for downward surfaces steeper than 45° above the bottom and is intended to print without support material.

DEVIL DESIGN PET-G STARTING PROFILE

• Nozzle: start at 235 °C and follow the range printed on the spool
• Bed: start at 75 °C
• Part cooling: 30–50% after the first layers
• Retraction: use the calibrated PET-G value for your printer
• Dry the filament if stringing, roughness, or surface bubbles appear

Keep the first layer clean and avoid excessive nozzle squish. The broad footprint is stable, but a brim can help on a textured or unreliable build surface.

SCALING

The model is intended for 100% scale. Scaling to 80% reduces the modeled wall to approximately 1.6 mm and the bottom to approximately 3.0 mm, which is usually reasonable with a 0.4 mm nozzle. Avoid aggressive downscaling because every modeled thickness is reduced with the rest of the vase.

WATER USE

A geometrically watertight model does not automatically produce a watertight FDM print. Before using fresh flowers, fill the finished vase over a sink and leave it on an absorbent surface for several hours. Additional perimeters, calibrated extrusion, PETG, a removable liner, or an interior sealant can improve water resistance.

The lifestyle image with flowers is an AI-assisted visualization. The Blender product renders show the exact printable geometry.

LICENSE

Standard Digital File License. Redistribution, resale of the digital files and unauthorized commercial use are not permitted. For commercial licensing, contact the creator through the Printables profile.