Round Flower Pot with Aligned Scale-Like Pattern in Various Sizes

I'm thrilled to introduce my latest design: a Round Flower Pot adorned with an aligned scale-like pattern on its sides, capturing the essence of elegance and practicality. The pot's sides are tilted at a subtle 6º angle. Its wide, flat rim, inspired by traditional terracotta styles, provides a robust top frame, enhancing both the pot's visual appeal and structural integrity. Designed with the gardener's needs in mind, it includes drainage holes and stabilization ribs at the bottom, ensuring your plants remain healthy and well-supported.

Update 2024-06-05: Added a showcase folder.

Explore the Comprehensive PDF Catalog

Finding the perfect model amidst the large number of variants has never been easier! Take a look at the detailed PDF catalog in the "Other Files" section in the “Files” tab. This catalog provides a visual overview of all the models in this project, complete with dimensions, to help you quickly find exactly what you need.

But it's more than just a visual treat; the catalog includes organized tables that let you easily compare models based on specific parameters. Once you've spotted the model that meets your criteria, just search for its filename on the project page to easily download the right file.

Printing the Pot

In the file section, you find a PrusaSlicer example file. It contains all my recommended adjustments. If you like to build it from scratch, have a look at the following table:

Nozzle Size and Layer Height

The pot is designed to print effectively with 0.4mm, 0.6mm, and 0.8mm nozzles, accommodating all wall thicknesses. Select a layer height appropriate for your nozzle size, and always review the sliced result before printing. Aim for the walls to be printed solely with perimeter lines, free of infill. For prints using a 0.4mm nozzle, consider increasing the number of perimeters to three or more for optimal results.

Important Adjustments for a Perfect Print

For a perfect print, the sides must be printed solely with continuous perimeter lines. Make sure you v view the slicer result, scan through the layers and check if there is infill at the tips of the pattern, or if the number of perimeter lines changes at transitions.

While in some cases, the slicer will create a perfect result at the first try – if you find the mentioned features, you have to adjust the slicer settings to make them disappear.

Please have a look at the PrusaSlicer example project. There I made all the adjustments I describe.

1. Increase the number of bottom layers, until the bottom of the pot only consists of solid infills.
2. In the “Advanced” section under “Arachne Perimeter Generator”, set “Perimeter transitioning threshold angle” to 45º.
3. Create a height modifier, that starts just above the bottom of the pot (e.g. 1.8mm) and ends just below the rim, where the side transitions and get wider. For a 200mm height pot, this point is at 168mm.
   • With this height modifier, set the number of perimeters to the exact number of extruded lines you like to have at the sides. If your side is printed with two lines, set it to one perimeter.
   • If you get unwanted infill, also set the infill to zero.
   • If you get solid infill, set bottom and top layer count to zero.

Choosing the Right Side Thickness

The models not only have different sizes, but also three side thicknesses.

• S17 (1.68mm): The thinnest variant is best suited for rigid filament. It is ok for smaller pots, but definitely too weak for pots that are equal or greater than 200mm in height.
• S20 (2.0mm): The medium thickness gives more stability and works well for soft materials like PETG. A good compromise, for medium sized indoor pots.
• S25 (2.5mm): My recommendation. This thickness provides excellent structural support for the sides of the pot, even for very large prints. These prints withstand outdoor conditions, even when moved filled with heavy wet soil.

Dimensions

To suit various plant sizes and preferences, this flower pot comes in multiple dimensions. An example file name such as LR2416-S25-H200-D240 provides quick insights into the pot's specifications:

• S25 indicates a side thickness of 2.5mm.
• H200 denotes the pot's height at 200mm.
• D240 represents the diameter of the pot, measuring 240mm.

Matching Saucer

• Round and Plain Plant Saucer
• Octagonal Plant Saucer

Locating the Model Files

All the 3D models for the  saucer can be found in the “Files” tab, nestled under the “Other Files” category. To streamline your experience, I've organized them into separate ZIP files based on file format—choose from 3MF and STEP files according to your needs. Simply download the ZIP file that corresponds with the format you require.

Where are the STL files?

I decided to no longer provide STL files, as the 3MF format already contains a mesh based format that can be read by almost every slicer software. In case you need the STL format, please open the 3MF file using PrusaSlicer and export the model as STL from there.

In the Store: Fusion 360 Design

I sell the Fusion 360 design for this and other plant saucers in the Printables store. By buying this design, you are supporting future designs and make all the free downloadable content possible.

Printables Store: Flower Pots - Fusion 360 Designs

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Conclusion

This Round Flower Pot is more than just a container for your plants; it's a statement piece that enhances the beauty of your gardening efforts with its unique design and practical features. Whether for practical gardening needs or adding a touch of elegance to your space, this pot is designed to meet your needs. I hope you enjoy printing and using it as much as I enjoyed creating it. Please consider sharing photos of your prints and leaving a rating to support further designs.

Happy printing!