Just trying out shapeways, so have started with something basic.
I have designed a Spanish chiminea tea light holder and was just wondering what thickness I should print it?
(an electric tea light would be put inside)
Do you think this would be ok to have a real tea light inside?
I have just been doing some testing with some nylon and a tea light flame. Placing the nylon along the same profile as the chiminea and the nylon gets hot but doesn't melt/wrap. What about use over time as well?
You appear to have a good bit of support there, so you may be able to go down to .7mm. I always prefer to go with 1mm for nylon. http://www.shapeways.com/materials/strong-flexibleThe Mad Moder
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How is the lid held on?
EDIT: ahh sry there is a circular line on the render. i assumed you removed the top half to place the tea light in. But i see you just slide it in through the window.
Do you think this would be ok to have a real tea light inside?
I have just been doing some testing with some nylon and a tea light flame. Placing the nylon along the same profile as the chiminea and the nylon gets hot but doesn't melt/wrap. What about use over time as well?
WSF is actually flammable so I would NOT suggest using a real tea light.
You can get cool LED teal lights to use instead...Community Manager | Shapeways
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