Sierpinski lv4 Hourglass 3D model thumbnail

Sierpinski lv4 Hourglass

by tadrow944 · via Printables
FormatSTL
CategoryArt
LicenseCC BY-NC-SA
Triangles56.2k
UploadedJun 20, 2025
⬇ 13 downloads ❤ 7 likes 👁 83 views

Description

This was a shape I thought would work well to show more of the volume a printer is capable of, using less time and filament than a typical sculpture. Prints well in transparent PETG at a default 50mm base size, using less than 10g of filament with “vase mode” settings (which leaves the “base” level on top open to view the inside structure). Model imported to Tinkercad to simplify alignment, re-exported to STL for printing.
AI Analysis: This object is a geometric sculpture representing the Sierpinski hourglass fractal, featuring a complex interlocking structure of triangular pyramids. It is designed to showcase the mathematical beauty of fractal geometry through its intricate patterns and balanced proportions. The sculpture's design emphasizes symmetry and the recursive nature of the fractal, making it both an artistic piece and a visual representation of mathematical concepts.
math fractal pyramid hourglass sierpinski

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