Earth Lithophane Globe for tealights
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Description
Light up the world—literally! Glowbe is a beautifully detailed, 3D-printed lithophane globe designed to glow from within using just a tealight or small LED. Unlike traditional bulky globes, Glowbe is:
✅ Compact & Efficient – Uses minimal material, making it fast and cost-effective to print.
✅ Ultra-Thin Walls – Designed to work even with a simple tealight, no powerful LEDs needed!
✅ Universal Printer Compatibility – Small enough for all Bambu printers and most standard beds.
✅ Effortless Illumination – A 49mm opening accommodates most tealights, LED bulbs, or fairy lights. (some are linked below)
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Disclaimer:
- If using the HighRes version, slicing may take a few minutes due to the intricate details of the design.
- DO NOT use real candles or open flames! Use only electric tealights or LED lights to prevent fire hazards.
Perfect for geography lovers, home decor enthusiasts, and 3D printing fans, Glowbe is more than a project—it’s a conversation starter. Download, print, and bring the world to life! 🌎💡
Assembly & Printing Tips:
- 🛠 Material Choice:
- Print the globe in white or light gray for the best lithophane effect.
- Use black for the stand to enhance contrast and focus on the glow.
🔧 Removing Supports:
- Use pliers to gently twist and pull the supports out from the bottom hole (49mm opening).
- Detailed step-by-step pictures included!
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- geometry generated by a custom script specially optimized for thin litophane globes -
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License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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