Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Twisted vase with strands is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" 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 alecs_form, published on Thingiverse. 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.

Twisted vase with strands 3D printable model by alecs_form

Twisted vase with strands

Source: Thingiverse by alecs_form

The Twisted vase with strands is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by alecs_form. Twisted vase with strands. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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2,678 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-30 License: CC-BY-NC · non-commercial 11 makes Category: Decor & Art

Tags: algorithm, art, bridge test, bridging, computational design, geometric, geometrical, geometry, Grasshopper, Grasshopper 3D, math, mathematics, math art, parametric, Pentagon

About this model

Twisted vase with strands. An experiment on introducing stiffness into a thin wall structure by adding strands of filament on both sides of a shell. The shell itself is a parametric modell, the strands are attached to specific points in a repeating manner. They're printed by extruding material "into the air". This technique is called bridging, because it doesn't make use of support structures. Each strand consist of two layers. This leads to a very stiff structure, which won't deform when squeezed. The diameter of the vase is about 90mm, the height ~200mm. Geometry was created using Rhino/Grasshopper.

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Twisted vase with strands is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by alecs_form.
Who made this model?: Designed by alecs_form, published on Thingiverse. 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.