Decorative Christmas Star

Introducing the Christmas tree star

Based off the original design for the star on top of the Christmas tree, this design takes it into another level by creating a kind of modular design that can be swapped out for all sorts of color combinations.

Easily printable

The printability of the model was taken into consideration when making the model, designed for the use of the least possible support material, while keeping its composure. The selected orientation of the parts ensure that less material is used and wasted as support.

Recommended Settings

• Any material can be used for the print. The one I made is made from various PLA filaments.
• Set layer height to 0.16mm for detail or 0.2mm for speed
• Infill should be set at least 15% cubic subdivision
• Supports should be on, and if available, enable tree supports for easy removal of supports.
• A brim may be needed depending on the adhesion of the build plate.

Feel free to change the settings to your liking.

Print Assembly

When assembling the parts for the prints, keep in mind that assembling may or may not be difficult depending on a variety of factors. Here below goes into detail about the step-by-step process in the assembly of the parts.

Step 1 - Base

Firstly, when making the base, make sure that one end of the star connector is inserted into one of the star base pieces. when this step is done, attach the other half of the star base onto both the base and star connector.

Step 2 - Central Assembly

Next, the second row of star pieces needs to be installed on top of the base. This step is easier as it only requires the joining of two parts directly.

Step 3 - Anchor Star

The last step is the most difficult, as it requires the fidgeting of several other parts to get a good fit. Once the anchor piece is set in stone, it is complete.

Once complete, the model should look like the image below.

License

This model is listed under the CC-BY-SA 4.0 license. Under this license, you acknowledge that you must properly attribute the creator, and if copied or transferred in other ways, must use the same license. You may use the file for commercial purposes, given you properly attribute the author.