May 3, 2025
Description
When we think of a bonsai, Japanese culture automatically comes to mind. I made this bookmark of a bonsai because I love looking at them, but never had the green thumb to keep it alive. I want this bookmark to focus on the bonsai. To make it stand out, I've cut it up and put it in a hollow frame. I did not want to restrict it, so I made this bookmark a little wider to better capture the tree.
This bookmark is 5 colors, but you can print it in 4. Just choose green for the yellow. I like the minor hue difference in the leaves, that is why I printed in 5 colors.
Bonsai Bookmark
Print at 100% infill with a layer height of 0.08mm with a base layer of 0.16mm
The Model is 60x160mm
Can be resized to accommodate your printer or preference by adjusting the X and Y axis the same percentage while leaving the Z axis at 100%. The best way to achieve this: With Uniform Scale checked, adjust the Y axis to the desired size (this will ensure the X axis is the same proportion as the Y axis), uncheck the Uniform scale, adjust the Z axis back to 100%, slice plate, and print. Stringing may occur with Hueforge, just use a lighter to whisk them away.
Filaments Used:
PLA BambuLab Basic Black Transmission Distance: 0.6
PLA BambuLab Basic Brown Transmission Distance: 2
PLA BambuLab Basic Mistletoe Green Transmission Distance: 1
PLA BambuLab Basic Yellow Transmission Distance: 6
PLA BambuLab Basic Jade White Transmission Distance: 5
This print uses 5 unique filaments
Swap Instructions:
Start with Black
At height depth (1.08mm) swap to Brown
At height depth (1.24mm) swap to Mistletoe Green
At height depth (1.36mm) swap to Yellow
At height depth (1.48mm) swap to Jade White for the rest.
This is a five color HueForge. Use this tutorial by Cloudy Nostalgia to print more than 4 colors on 1 AMS.
License:
Standard Digital File License