June 13, 2022
Description
A small enclosed ecosystem in an old lightbulb (40W). Can house plants (moss as seen in the picture) or some kind of small aquarium.
Printer:
Cetus3D
Rafts:
Doesn't Matter
Supports:
No
Resolution:
0.15
Infill:
20-60%
Notes:
Cut around the very end of the thread with a fine metal saw to reveal the fuse point of the glass. Take a screw driver and carefully break through the base of the bulb. This might break the bulb so be careful and have spares around ;). Break away any remaining glass at the edge with some pliers.
Now you can fill your desired object (I used some moss from the garden and place it in the bulb. Seal the end again with for example a bottle cap (like I did) or hot glue – whatever works best for you.
The holder was designed in Fusion360 with the sculpting tool and fits a simple 40W bulb.
For 3D printing you don't need any support and little infill. Just print it at a fine resolution for best looks.
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — Share Alike
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