Original design by colleeniebikini on Thingiverse.
This is the original model off of Thingiverse that I printed. Below, I will explain the flaws I found using this model.
Below are my first iterations on Tinkercad & the print
In this first iteration, not only did I decide to make the model shorter and wider to open up the mouth, but I also printed it without a raft or a base of any kind which reduced my overall print time. I had no troubles with this since the object itself already has a relatively flat, stable base. However, I was still not pleased with the out come and found while my adjustments did not help with the issue of the narrow mouth- it did not totally solve the problem.
Second iteration on Tinkercad and prints:
After not being satisfied with my first iteration, I made another. I printed this one without any kind of base as well. This time around I kept the planter short and wide like my original idea, but just increased the overall size of the model. This seemed to be the sweet spot, and I finally printed a model that I was satisfied with. I am excited to use it soon!
This is my final addition to my print. I added a drainage tray to catch some of the water that comes out of the drainage hole in the planter after watering the plant. I didn’t print either of these with a base, and both turned out smooth with a nice finish thanks to their shape. Overall I didn’t run into many issues throughout the process, and achieved my goal of making the planter easier to use in the process of actually planting.
F|F Research and Concept
Above is the image of an original 3D print of a small hexagonal shaped planter. It is large enough to contain a singular small to medium sized plant and has a fun, geometric design. It has a drainage hole on the bottom to allow for proper watering of the plant. The original design narrows down at the opening of the planter, making potting a plant properly with the right amount of soil difficult.
Improvement Concepts
One improvement I wish to make upon the original planter design is to slightly shorten and widen the object. This will not only widen the base but the mouth as well, allowing for more ease when filling with soil and potting a plant.