Mug, Dented Mug, Bowl, Dented Bowl, Milk Can, Pan, Frying Pan, Skillet, Wok.

Introduction

A collection of 3D models that are made in the same way. For example a dented mug or a frying pan. The design comes first, it is not made to be easy to print. The source code is a script for OpenSCAD and is also included. The printed 3D models are meant to be sanded and painted.

The inspiration for this design comes from deep drawing, where a metal disc is extruded into a mug or a bowl.

A wall mounted dish rack is added as well, to display the 3D models.

Printing

The mug was printed tilted, resting on the handle. With 0.15 mm layer height, organic (tree) support and a raft. The layers are still visible after sanding and painting, a smaller layer height and a thicker primer would be better.

I printed the bowl in normal orientation, to keep the rough surface from the support at the bottom side. The frying pan and skillet need a larger printer. They can be printed at a 45 degree angle with the handle upward.

The "Wall Mounted Dish Rack" is 400 cm long, it requires a build plate of 350x350 mm. The Rack needs support and the hooks have to be glued into the rack.

OpenSCAD

OpenSCAD is free software: https://openscad.org/
The source code are scripts for OpenSCAD. Together with the used library, they are in the zip file "Deep Drawing Collection.zip". Be sure to unpack/unzip the zip file before using it.
An OpenSCAD version of at least from 2026 is required for this design.

The shape is made with an experimental design method. The surface of the shape is made with control points. If the shape needs to be changed, then the list with control points has to be changed. It has advantages and disadvantages to use control points.
The thickness of the handle and the wall thickness can be changed in OpenSCAD.

License

The license of the source code with the library and the resulting 3mf files have the license CC0 (Public Domain).