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I'm a mom of three & wife who craves a little creativity everyday ☀️ I bought my first 3D printer in 2017 and haven't looked back since:) I am always experimenting with ideas and love the challenge of making them come to life. I enjoy making designs that are fun, playful - and sometimes have an element of surprise. I also love incorporating other materials into 3D printing - from magnets, to fabric, elastic cord and more because the options are endless!! 😊

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Potted Flowers and Watering Can

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Potted Flowers and Watering Can 3d model
Potted Flowers and Watering Can 3d model
Potted Flowers and Watering Can 3d model
Potted Flowers and Watering Can 3d model
Potted Flowers and Watering Can 3d model
Potted Flowers and Watering Can 3d model
Potted Flowers and Watering Can 3d model
Potted Flowers and Watering Can 3d model
Potted Flowers and Watering Can 3d model
Potted Flowers and Watering Can 3d model
Potted Flowers and Watering Can 3d model
This model is restricted by licensing terms. 

April showers (or watering cans) bring May flowers in this playful spring design. The watering can pours ‘water’ onto the flowers and makes them grow. The magic is in the magnets - one in the center of each flower and one at the end of the ‘water’ coming out of the spout. When extended, the flower will stay up but also easily collapses when you want to water them again.

Important: You will need 6x3mm Neodymium Magnets (one for each flower and the end of the ‘water’)

Link for 6x3 magnets on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4b7ofVx

How to Print Flowers (6 styles, each include 2 parts: center and petals): 3D PRINTING SETTINGS Layer Height 0.2mm PLA works great 15% Infill

To add the magnets to the flower centers, add a pause print at layer 23 (layer height 4.6 mm) to insert the magnet (this is the same for all the flower styles)

*Make sure to note the orientation of the magnet every time you add one to a flower (orientate it the same way/direction for each flower) and make sure to orient the magnet in the watering can accordingly.

Assembly: insert the center of each flower into it's matching petals (I recommend a little super glue to secure them in place)

Flower Stem & Leaves: 3D PRINTING SETTINGS Layer Height 0.2mm PLA works great Infill 15%

Notes: I recommend printing the flower stem on a smooth print plate for good adhesion.

To assemble: Place the leaves around the stem before adding flower top. One end (of the inner ring) of the stem is hollowed. Insert the flower top into that end of the stem. If needed add a drop of super glue:)

Pot and Dirt: 3D PRINTING SETTINGS Layer Height 0.2mm PLA works great Infill 10-15%

To assemble: place the dirt into the pot, then add the stem into the dirt pushing down for a snug fit. I tried to design all of these pieces with minimal tolerances. I wanted the dirt to fit into the pot snuggly, and the stem fit into the dirt snuggly, so they don’t come out easily when watering the flowers.

Watering Can: 3D PRINTING SETTINGS Layer Height 0.2mm PLA works great 15% Infill

For the ‘insert for water spout’ piece, add a pause print to layer 23 (layer height 4.6mm mm) to insert a 6x3mm magnet (remember to check the orientation so when it’s finished it ‘attracts’ the flower)

To print the watering can bottom in multicolor, insert a pause print for color change at layer 20 (layer height 4.0 mm)

Notes: I recommend printing the insert for water spout and watering can on a smooth print plate for good adhesion.

Assembly: Insert the water insert into the spout with the 3 ring end (magnet end) positioned to come out the spout opening. Then insert the bottom of the water can into the watering can making sure to line up the notch with the matching notch cut-out (see photos).

That’s it!

Have fun printing:)


33 Likes66 DownloadsMay 12, 2024


33 Likes66 DownloadsMay 12, 2024
This model is restricted by licensing terms.