Braided bowl

I’m starting to learn Blender. As a fun project between tutorials, I tried to challenge myself to make my own design that could be 3D printed based on what I’ve learned so far. The braids were created using Geometry Nodes. I had to edit them a few times before applying modifier because the model was becoming non-manifold after applying the array and joining the bottom and top objects. Overall, I am pleased with how the bowl turned out. The design is very versatile and looks great both without anything in it as decor and with objects in it. I have used the small size as a little catch-all organizer for my desk. Currently, both bowls will serve as candy dishes until trick-or-treat.

There are two versions. The small version is 4.44” x 4.44” x 1.75” and takes just over 5 hours to print with my settings. Since it is functioning as a candy dish right now, it is the fun size version of the bowl.  It may not fit nearly as much candy, but looks great still. The large version is 7“ x 7“ x 3“ and takes a bit over 12 hours to print.  With dual-color filament, it looks gorgeous in person. I played with the scale a little bit between the two. The scales I used only vary slightly (about 2.54-to-1 for small and 2.33-to-1 for large) and the braid design comes out great in both of them.

Files included

I am uploading the .stl files, .3mf files I used to generate the .gcodes in case you want to generate it yourself without my settings, and the .gcodes I used. I am also including the Blender file I used to make this model. 

-BraidedBowl_small.stl
-BraidedBowl_small_0.3mm_PLA_MK3S_5h8m.3mf
-BraidedBowl_small_0.3mm_PLA_MK3S_5h8m.gcode
-BraidedBowl_large.stl
-BraidedBowl_large_0.3mm_PLA_MK3S_12h10m.3mf
-BraidedBowl_large_0.3mm_PLA_MK3S_12h10m.gcode
-BraidedBowl.blend