Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Lizard Tessellation Box (with apologies to M.C. Escher!) is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory. Use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by Clockspring, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Lizard Tessellation Box (with apologies to M.C. Escher!)

Source: MyMiniFactory by Clockspring

The Lizard Tessellation Box (with apologies to M.C. Escher!) is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Clockspring. You might also like these free designs! Pencil Icosahedron: Bone Nautilus: Fractal Snowflake: Octahedron Beads: Icosahedron Beads: Dodecahedron Beads: * Lattice Bowl: . You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: art, box, container, desk, math, tile, organizer, escher, caddy, homewares, tesellation

About this model

You might also like these free designs! Pencil Icosahedron: Bone Nautilus: Fractal Snowflake: Octahedron Beads: Icosahedron Beads: Dodecahedron Beads: * Lattice Bowl: I've always loved M.C. Escher's work, and was leafing through a book of his stuff that I've had since I was a kid. Suddenly, it occurred to me that I have computers and printers and all sorts of technical toys that can make concepts a reality, and so it was that I set out to butcher Escher's plane-tiling lizards! What we've ended up with is pretty cool! I duplicated the lizard structure, then smoothed out the corners into curves, being sure to make matching, deeper curves at the points where the parts meet. And it worked out great! Yet again, 3D printing is just the coolest thing ever, and lets me make things tha…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Lizard Tessellation Box (with apologies to M.C. Escher!) is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Clockspring.
Who made this model?: Designed by Clockspring, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.