The Naughty Pinecone #2

Alright, déjà vu time. Yes, it’s another pinecone. No, it’s still not that pinecone. This one, however, decided to dress up: smooth ivory scales, a clean pedestal, and a flashy holly brooch in gold and red. Think of it as the pinecone that shows up overdressed at the Christmas party — elegant, minimal, but with just enough bling to make the others jealous. 🎄✨ If your mind still goes there, fine… open your slicer, trim the base, and voilà — secret kept between you and your printer. 🎅😏 Please note: In the 3MF file, I decided to modify the base by adding the text “Merry Christmas.” However, if you want to get a model identical to the one in the photo, simply remove the text from the objects section in your slicer and remove the red color from the base. Christmas is supposed to be the season of kindness… or so the cookie ads say. So, to avoid looking like a Grinch with a 3D printer, I’ve prepared pre-colored 3MF files for you. Still, I swear by acrylic paints: more artisanal, more satisfying, and — bonus — no mountains of plastic leftovers. But if you’re on Team “multicolor without a brush,” go ahead — files are ready to print. Don’t say I never spoil you. ⚙ Print settings Model height: 10 cm Printing technology: FDM Material: PLA Layer height: 0.16 mm PLA used: ~230 g Printing time: ~7 h Extra tips: 10% infill • supports only under the holly leaves • light brim for stability Fuzzy skin finish: optional, 0.2 mm, if you want a more “natural bark” effect 🖌 Painting & finishing tips Base color: print in natural or white PLA, leave body unpainted for a clean look. Details: metallic gold for the holly leaves, bright red for the berries. Shading: a soft sepia wash between the scales adds depth. Final coat: satin varnish to keep the contrast between matte body and glossy accents.   If this pinecone had an Instagram, the holly would be its profile pic 😎