A fun “A Christmas Story” ornament for your tree! Ralphie's broken glasses with the iconic phrase from the movie, “You'll shoot your eye out!”
The print is small, so for best results use a 0.2mm nozzle. I also recommend matte pla filament for less show through and color bleeding. If you are using matte white and red, you can change the backing color to black for a better look.
No AMS (or in a hurry)? I also made a black and white outline version that uses only one filament per layer. Ralphie's Glasses (No AMS Version)
If you like this model, check out our collection of ornaments based on Christmas Specials and Movies. Or if you like a good laugh visit our collection of Funny Christmas Ornaments, or our slightly naughty NSFW Funny Christmas Collection.
Tips and Tricks for ‘flat’ AMS designs like this:
- For this type of print, I recommend matte filaments, especially for white and other light colors because they are more opaque.
- My designs allow you to switch the backing color. I recommend using white unless you are sure your top colors will not show through.
- Missing a filament color? You can always print it white and use a permanent marker to color it in.
- For the smoothest top surface, I recommend flipping the design over and using a plate with excellent adhesion. I always reserve my newest SuperTack plate for the most detailed designs. Your print will only be as good as your first layer, so keep a close eye and restart if needed.
- Printing each layer with colors in order from lightest to darkest is best. My prints are set up to do this, but if you use different colors you can adjust the filament sequence in the plate settings.
- For detailed designs, a 0.2mm nozzle is a must - even though it seems painfully slow!
- In the Global slicer settings, enabling the “Interface shells” option under the “Strength” tab can help your prints look sharp. (If you don’t see this option, turn on “Develop Mode” in the slicer preferences).
- Another slicer setting to try is in the Quality tab in the Advanced section. Select “Not applied” for the “Only one wall on top surfaces” option.
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