June 18, 2026
Description
Turn your leftover filament into a beautiful decorative lamp!
This Mini Twisty Tealight Lamp features a smooth spiral silhouette and ribbed vase-mode shade that creates a warm, cozy glow when paired with an LED tealight. Designed as an ultra-low filament project, the entire lamp uses only around 20g of filament, making it the perfect end-of-spool print.
Whether you're looking for a quick weekend project, a practical way to use filament scraps, or a stylish piece of desk décor, this compact lamp delivers impressive results with minimal material.
✅ Uses Only ~20g of Filament
✅ Perfect End-of-Spool Project
✅ Beautiful Spiral & Ribbed Design
✅ Fast Print (Approximately 1.5–2 Hours)
✅ Beginner Friendly
✅ No Supports Required
✅ Great for Desks, Shelves, Nightstands & Gifts
Material: PLA Recommended (PETG also works)
Layer Height: 0.20 mm
Supports: Not Required
Infill: 10–15%
Print Time: Approximately 1.5–2 Hours
Shade: Print in Spiral / Vase Mode
🎥 See the build and lighting effect on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQRZbznEZSS/
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⚠️ IMPORTANT: Use ONLY LED tealights.
Do NOT use real candles or open flames. This model is designed exclusively for battery-powered LED tealights.
If you print this model, please consider leaving a rating and sharing your make. I'd love to see your color combinations and lighting setups!
License:
Standard Digital File License