Background/Motivation

I just came across a YouTube video that teaches surface loft + thickness techniques. I used similar techniques to make a beautiful spiral lattice vase with an intricate cross-hatch pattern.

Model Design/Modeling

It should be fairly easy to make different lattice effects by using the techniques shown in the YouTube video.

The main idea from the video is that:

1. The profile for the Revolve defines the shape of the vase.
2. The angle of the top and bottom surface loft defines the “twist” of the lattice pattern.

Iterations

Actually, there are two versions of the vase design. The first one had terrible print results because the lattice strands were too thin—I followed the diameter used in the YouTube video, which is 2mm thickness.

As you can see, the print was terrible. The root cause was the thin lattice strands: as the printer moves upward,

1. The thin lattice strands cannot provide enough support.
2. The thin lattice strands wobble, making the next layer not adhere well to the layer below.

The second version uses thicker lattice strands (4mm), and the result is much better.

You may notice near the top of the vase, the pattern is different—it’s because I added a different pattern so the vase can be printed without any support. Actually, it’s kind of tricky to make a different pattern near the top of the vase. If you know an easy way, please comment below.

Printing Notes

I got pretty clean results by turning on the “avoid crossing wall” setting in the Bambu Studio slicer. There is no stringing issue.

Model Usage/Resources

This vase is decorative—perfect for displaying flowers or as a standalone piece. The lattice design allows light to pass through beautifully, creating a stunning visual effect.

Notes/Lessons Learnt

• Loft techniques in Fusion 360 are powerful for creating organic shapes.
• Lattice strand thickness is crucial for print stability—4mm worked better than 2mm.
• Adding patterns for support-free printing requires careful planning.
• “Avoid crossing wall” setting eliminates stringing on spiral prints.

Resources

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