Flower Pot in Heart Shape - Various Sizes

I'm thrilled to introduce my latest creation, the heart-shaped flower pot. This design is a testament to love for gardening and innovative designs. Crafted with care, each pot features slightly angled sides and a wide, classic terracotta rim, ensuring a perfect balance of form and function.

The plain sides offer a canvas for your personal touch, while the meticulous geometries at the corners highlight the heart shape. Equipped with drainage holes and stabilization ribs at the bottom, these pots ensure your plants receive the care they deserve.

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.

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

The heart-shaped pots come in various sizes to fit your space and plant size needs. An example filename like LR2420-S17-H150-D200.3mf decodes as follows:

• S17 signifies the side thickness of 1.7mm.
• H150 represents the height of the pot at 150mm.
• D200 refers to the diameter at the widest part of the heart, measuring 200mm.

This naming convention makes it easy to select the perfect size for your planting needs.

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.

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Conclusion

This heart-shaped flower pot is designed to spread love and joy, one plant at a time. It's a symbol of care, perfect for anyone looking to add a personal touch to their gardening projects. If this design captures your heart, please consider rating it and sharing photos of your beautiful plants thriving in their new home.

Happy planting!