Elven Leaf Armor

The 3D-printed elven leaf armor is a masterpiece of ethereal elegance and intricate craftsmanship. Inspired by the natural world, the armor features an exquisite array of overlapping leaf motifs that form a flexible yet protective shell. Each leaf is detailed with delicate and subtle texture, creating a lifelike appearance. Designed to provide both mobility and defense, the elven leaf armor embodies the harmony between nature and elven artistry, offering a blend of beauty and functionality that is both striking and magical.

Printing Instructions:

• .16mm layer height for best results
• Print in place
• No brim
• Use glue if you have adhesion problems with your printer, but if you have a tuned in printer, you shouldn't need it. If your layer 1 adheres well, you should be fine. It if pulls up, then I would restart the print.
• Filament used in display print was Bambu Labs Silver PLA

V2: Simplified and improved model that added more flexibility, faster slice times. I was hoping for faster print times, but those remain about the same. Also included a larger 20x20 model that fits 256x256x256 beds, and a 4x4 sample print model to test adhesion. I have an idea for a V3 that may help with print times.

Dragon Scale Fabric was looked at for inspiration among other chainmail sources including traditional medieval scale armor, but Elven Leaf Armor was designed from a new CAD model from the ground up. Differences include textured scale, added more flexibility, faster slice times, and a simpler polygon model.