The Wreath That’s Been to Too Many Christmas Parties

Here it is: the Christmas wreath that looks like it walked straight out of a ’90s cartoon, but with enough style to make your tree look like an amateur. Take a good look: stylized green leaves, a giant red bow screaming “I’m the star,” striped baubles that look like sugar bombs, a red bell ready to ring in December 25th, and even a tiny decorated Christmas tree. Basically, this is the wreath that doesn’t ask for permission: it shows up, hangs itself, and turns your house into a holiday special episode.

Christmas is the season of kindness… or so say the movies with Santa Claus and talking dogs. So, to avoid looking like a Marvel villain, I’ve prepared pre‑colored 3MF files for you. But I still swear by acrylic paints: more artisanal, more satisfying, and—bonus—no mountains of plastic poops. Still, if you’re on Team ‘multicolor without a brush,’ here you go: files ready to go. Don’t say I never spoil you.

📐 Printing specs

• Model height: 20 cm
• Printing technology: FDM
• Material: PLA
• Line thickness: 0.16 mm
• PLA used: 470 g
• Printing time: ~19 hours
• Finish: fuzzy skin at 0.2 mm to give the leaves that “velvety” touch
• Extra tips: 10% infill, supports only for the bow, light brim (yes, you’ll have to scrape it off). Z‑hop recommended to keep those bow curves flawless.

🎨 Painting techniques

To match the look in the photo:

• Leaves in matte green acrylic, with light green drybrush for depth.
• Bow in bright red, with a dark wash in the folds for contrast.
• Striped red and yellow baubles: yellow base, then freehand red stripes (steady hand required).
• Red bell with yellow clapper: two coats of bright red, golden yellow detail.
• Golden star: metallic gold acrylic, finished with glossy varnish.
• Mini tree: dark green with red and yellow dots for ornaments.
• Seal everything with matte clear coat, except the bow and star—those deserve a glossy finish.

Hang it on your door and watch the neighbors get jealous. Merry freakin’ Christmas.