Product Features

1. Timeless Pleated Accordion Geometry: Engineered with precise, high-contrast triangular ridges that perfectly embody high-end mid-century modern and Nordic design trends.
2. True Spiral Vase Mode Compatibility: Modeled with an unbroken, continuous outer path profile. Print the entire decorative shroud seamlessly using a single, continuous bead of filament—completely avoiding vertical layer seams, z-wobble, or messy retraction stringing.
3. Universal Pendant Hardware Collar: The upper apex includes an integrated, low-profile mounting throat opening designed to cleanly slide over standard E26/E27 or E12/E14 threaded pendant cord socket rings. It clamps firmly in place without requiring external adaptors or visible screws.
4. 100% Support-Free Printing: Every vertical facet and down-angled point sits safely within a $45^\circ$ self-supporting printing threshold. Print directly on your build plate with absolutely zero breakaway support material required, guaranteeing a flawless edge finish and zero material waste.

Printing & Assembly Recommendations

1. Filament Choice:
2. The Pleated Shade Shroud: Matte White, Cream, Soft Ivory, or Sandstone PLA is highly recommended. Matte surfaces perfectly replicate high-end ceramic, linen, or paper texture. When printed thin, these light shades allow a subtle translucent warmth to pass through, causing the entire fixture to glow like an accent lantern.
3. Slicer Configuration (Vase Mode Optimization):
4. Turn on Vase Mode (Cura: Spiralize Outer Contour / Bambu Studio & PrusaSlicer: Spiral Vase).
5. Set Top Solid Layers to 0 and Bottom Solid Layers to 0 to keep the core completely hollow for the cord to pass through.
6. Pro Tip for Durability: Increase your Outer Wall Line Width to 0.6mm or 0.8mm (even on a standard 0.4mm nozzle) and slow down your print speed by 20%. This technique fuses a thick, incredibly strong single wall layer that remains highly impact-resistant and holds its crisp folds beautifully.
7. Electrical Safety Warning: Always use low-heat, energy-efficient LED bulbs (Smart RGB bulbs work fantastic too). Never install traditional halogen or high-wattage incandescent bulbs inside 3D-printed shades, as their high running temperatures will quickly soften and deform the plastic over time.