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PRUSA CRISTALLIS: The Hex-Cascade Planter

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April 30, 2026

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PRUSA CRISTALLIS: The Hex-Cascade Planter πŸŒΏπŸ’§βœ¨

What if a used Prusament spool could become a living water feature?

PRUSA CRISTALLIS is an ornamental planter system that transforms a new Prusament spool base into a kinetic water cascade display. Twelve transparent chains descend from the plate, guiding water droplets down through surface tension β€” creating a stunning "crystal cascade" effect under natural or LED light. No external hardware, no screws, no glue. Just filament, patience, and a love for plants.

Designed entirely for tool-free assembly, every component snaps, hooks, or slides into place. The system is fully modular, open for remix, and quietly beautiful β€” a piece of engineering that lives on your shelf.

Stress tested with 2 kg of centered load β€” it holds perfectly.

Conceived for the Prusament New Spool Reuse Contest. Built with an Ender 3 V2 and Klipper.


🧩 Parts List

File

Qty

Material

Notes

support-rod.stl

12

PLA White (recommended)

4 perimeters + 100% infill

chain-link.stl

180+

PLA Transparent (recommended)

15 per chain Γ— 12 chains minimum

hex-chain-anchor.stl

12

Any color

Mounts on the Prusament plate

collector-core.stl

1

PLA Transparent (recommended)

12-face central collector β€” main chain anchor

water-collection-base.stl

1

Any color

Bottom water tray

plate-support-ring.stl

1

Any color

Upper ring structure

plate-center-cap.stl

1

Any color

Optional top cover

unit-collector-block.stl

β€”

β€”

❌ Not necessary β€” included for those who want individual lower connection points

πŸ’‘ Want more chains? Go for it β€” this system is fully open. Add as many chains as you like. You can also hang custom ornaments from the links. Remixes are welcome and encouraged. If you design hanging decorations, pendants, or any add-ons for the chains, please publish your remix!


πŸ”§ Assembly Guide β€” Step by Step

Step 1 β€” Print everything Print all 180+ chain links and 12 support rods.

Print settings per part:

  • Support Rods: minimum 4 perimeters, 100% infill β€” these carry the full structural load. We printed ours in white PLA for contrast, but any color works.

  • Chain Links & transparent parts: 2–3 perimeters, 15–20% infill, elephant foot compensation at -0.15 mm β€” this is critical for the links to assemble without binding.

  • Everything else: your preference.

πŸ’‘ Chain link print orientation: Print each link on its side. During assembly, orient each link so the pointed/thin end faces downward. This inverted teardrop profile is what channels water correctly along the chain.

Step 2 β€” Assemble the chains Connect 15 links per chain for a total of 12 chains (or more if you prefer). Snap each link into the next β€” tool-free. Check that movement is smooth and the chain hangs freely.

Step 3 β€” Mount the Support Rods Each Support Rod has two distinct ends:

  • Thicker end: hooks into the Water Collection Base at the bottom.

  • Thinner end: connects upward to the Plate Support Ring.

Install all 12 rods evenly spaced around the perimeter.

Step 4 β€” Attach the Hex Chain Anchors Press the 12 Hex Chain Anchors into the Prusament spool plate. These snap into the existing geometry of the spool base and serve as the upper attachment points for each chain.

Step 5 β€” Connect the chains Attach one end of each chain to a Hex Chain Anchor on the plate, and the opposite end to the Collector Core at the bottom. Adjust spacing so the chains distribute evenly around the full circumference, covering the water drop zone correctly.

Step 6 β€” Load the Collector Core Fill the Collector Core with decorative stones, pebbles, or any weighted ornamental material. This keeps the chains taut and straight, acting as a natural anchor. It also looks stunning through the transparent walls.

Step 7 β€” Plate orientation (choose your setup)

  • Plants above ring level: Use the Plate Center Cap to cover the center hole and rest the pot on the ring.

  • Full plate surface: Simply flip the plate so the ring faces downward β€” this exposes the full flat top surface for larger pots.

Step 8 β€” Optional LED The Plate Support Ring includes an integrated 8–10 mm internal channel for an LED strip. Run a strip through the channel for an evening glow that refracts through every chain link.

Step 9 β€” Add your plant & water Place your plant on the plate. As you water it, excess water flows down through the chains in a slow, mesmerizing cascade into the Water Collection Base.


πŸ’§ How the Water Flow Works

Water descends from the plate and is guided by surface tension along each chain link. The inverted teardrop cross-section of each link channels water efficiently downward, preventing sideways dripping. The 12 chains act as independent water guides, distributing flow evenly around the structure. The Collector Core gathers everything at the base.


πŸ“ Print Settings Summary

Part

Layer Height

Perimeters

Infill

Supports

Elephant Foot

support-rod

0.2 mm

4 minimum

100%

❌

Standard

chain-link

0.15 mm

2–3

15–20%

❌

-0.15 mm

All other parts

0.2 mm

3

15–20%

❌

Standard


πŸ‹ Load Test

Tested with 2 kg of centered load on the plate β€” the structure held perfectly without deformation. Suitable for most common plant pots and decorative planters.


🎨 Remix & Customization

This project is open for remix. Some ideas:

  • Design hanging ornaments or pendants that clip onto the chain links

  • Add more than 12 chains for a denser cascade

  • Create custom Collector Core variants with different shapes

  • Design alternative plate toppers for different pot sizes

If you build something based on PRUSA CRISTALLIS, please share it β€” tag @Cocolab3d and publish your remix on Printables!


πŸ“¦ Summary

PRUSA CRISTALLIS repurposes a new Prusament spool base into a kinetic ornamental planter. Twelve transparent chain cascades guide water via surface tension from plant to collector, creating a living crystal display. No external hardware required β€” filament only. Load-tested at 2 kg. Fully modular, remixable, and customizable.

PRUSA CRISTALLIS: The Hex-Cascade Planter πŸŒΏπŸ’§βœ¨

ΒΏY si una bobina de Prusament pudiera convertirse en una fuente de agua viva?

PRUSA CRISTALLIS es un sistema ornamental para macetas que transforma la base de una bobina nueva de Prusament en una cascada cinΓ©tica de cristal. Doce cadenas transparentes descienden desde el plato guiando las gotas de agua mediante tensiΓ³n superficial, creando un impresionante efecto de "cascada de cristal" bajo luz natural o LED. Sin tornillos, sin pegamento, sin piezas externas. Solo filamento, paciencia y amor por las plantas.

DiseΓ±ado completamente para ensamblaje sin herramientas, cada componente encaja, se engancha o desliza en su lugar. Totalmente modular, abierto a remixes y visualmente cautivador.

Probado con 2 kg de carga centrada β€” aguantΓ³ perfectamente.

Creado para el concurso de ReutilizaciΓ³n de Bobinas Nuevas Prusament. Fabricado con Ender 3 V2 y Klipper.


🧩 Lista de Piezas

Archivo

Cant.

Material

Notas

support-rod.stl

12

PLA Blanco (recomendado)

4 perΓ­metros mΓ­nimo + 100% relleno

chain-link.stl

180+

PLA Transparente (recomendado)

15 por cadena Γ— 12 cadenas mΓ­nimo

hex-chain-anchor.stl

12

Cualquier color

Se monta en el plato Prusament

collector-core.stl

1

PLA Transparente (recomendado)

Colector central de 12 caras β€” ancla principal

water-collection-base.stl

1

Cualquier color

Bandeja base recolectora

plate-support-ring.stl

1

Cualquier color

Anillo superior estructural

plate-center-cap.stl

1

Cualquier color

Tapa opcional para el centro del plato

unit-collector-block.stl

β€”

β€”

❌ No es necesario β€” incluido para quienes prefieran puntos de conexiΓ³n individuales en la parte inferior

πŸ’‘ ΒΏQuieres mΓ‘s cadenas? Perfecto β€” este sistema es totalmente abierto. Puedes agregar todas las cadenas que quieras y tambiΓ©n colgar adornos personalizados de los eslabones. Los remixes son bienvenidos y se fomentan. Si diseΓ±as colgantes, adornos o accesorios para las cadenas, Β‘publΓ­calos!


πŸ”§ GuΓ­a de Ensamblaje β€” Paso a Paso

Paso 1 β€” Imprimir todo

  • Support Rods: mΓ­nimo 4 perΓ­metros, 100% de relleno. Los nuestros los imprimimos en PLA blanco, pero cualquier color funciona.

  • Chain Links y partes transparentes: 2–3 perΓ­metros, 15–20% de relleno, compensaciΓ³n de pata de elefante en -0.15 mm β€” crΓ­tico para que los eslabones ensamblen sin trabarse.

  • Todo lo demΓ‘s: segΓΊn tu preferencia.

πŸ’‘ OrientaciΓ³n de impresiΓ³n de los eslabones: Imprime cada eslabΓ³n de costado. Al ensamblarlos, oriΓ©ntalos con la punta/extremo delgado hacia abajo.

Paso 2 β€” Ensamblar las cadenas Une 15 eslabones por cadena, para un total de 12 cadenas (o mΓ‘s si prefieres). Sin herramientas. Verifica que el movimiento sea fluido y que la cadena cuelgue libremente.

Paso 3 β€” Montar los Support Rods

  • Extremo mΓ‘s grueso: se engancha en la Water Collection Base en la parte inferior.

  • Extremo mΓ‘s delgado: se conecta hacia arriba al Plate Support Ring.

Instala las 12 varas distribuidas uniformemente alrededor del perΓ­metro.

Paso 4 β€” Fijar los Hex Chain Anchors Presiona los 12 Hex Chain Anchors en el plato Prusament. Sirven como puntos de sujeciΓ³n superiores para cada cadena.

Paso 5 β€” Conectar las cadenas Conecta un extremo de cada cadena a un Hex Chain Anchor en el plato, y el extremo opuesto al Collector Core en la parte inferior. Ajusta el espaciado para cubrir uniformemente toda la circunferencia.

Paso 6 β€” Cargar el Collector Core Llena el Collector Core con piedras ornamentales o cualquier material decorativo con peso. Mantiene las cadenas tensas y rectas, y se ve increΓ­ble a travΓ©s de las paredes transparentes.

Paso 7 β€” OrientaciΓ³n del plato

  • Plantas sobre el anillo: Usa el Plate Center Cap para cubrir el hueco central y apoya la maceta en el anillo.

  • Superficie completa del plato: Da vuelta el plato dejando el anillo hacia abajo.

Paso 8 β€” LED opcional El Plate Support Ring incluye un canal interno de 8–10 mm para una tira LED. El efecto nocturno refractΓ‘ndose en cada eslabΓ³n vale la pena.

Paso 9 β€” Agrega tu planta y riega El exceso de agua fluye por las cadenas en cascada hasta la Water Collection Base.


πŸ’§ CΓ³mo Funciona el Flujo de Agua

El agua es guiada por tensiΓ³n superficial a lo largo de cada eslabΓ³n. La secciΓ³n en forma de lΓ‘grima invertida canaliza el agua hacia abajo eficientemente. Las 12 cadenas actΓΊan como guΓ­as independientes y el Collector Core recoge todo en la base.


πŸ“ ConfiguraciΓ³n de ImpresiΓ³n

Archivo

Altura de capa

PerΓ­metros

Relleno

Soportes

Pata de elefante

support-rod

0.2 mm

4 mΓ­nimo

100%

❌

EstΓ‘ndar

chain-link

0.15 mm

2–3

15–20%

❌

-0.15 mm

Resto

0.2 mm

3

15–20%

❌

EstΓ‘ndar


πŸ‹ Prueba de Carga

Probado con 2 kg de carga centrada β€” aguantΓ³ perfectamente sin deformaciΓ³n.


🎨 Remix y Personalización

Proyecto abierto a remixes. Ideas:

  • Adornos colgantes que se clipen en los eslabones

  • MΓ‘s de 12 cadenas para cascada mΓ‘s densa

  • Variantes del Collector Core con distintas formas

  • Tapas alternativas para diferentes tamaΓ±os de maceta

Etiqueta a @Cocolab3d y publica tu remix en Printables.


πŸ“¦ Resumen

PRUSA CRISTALLIS reutiliza la base de una bobina nueva de Prusament como soporte ornamental cinΓ©tico para macetas. Doce cascadas de cadenas transparentes guΓ­an el agua mediante tensiΓ³n superficial. Sin piezas externas, solo filamento. Probado con 2 kg. Totalmente modular y abierto a remixes.

License:

Creative Commons β€” Attribution β€” Noncommercial

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