Chinese Knot · Pan Long Knot

中国结 · 盘长结

Chinese Knot · Pan Long Knot

• Chinese knot is a traditional handicraft with a long history and cultural significance, representing auspiciousness, harmony, and good fortune. It is often used as decoration, especially during the Spring Festival and other important holidays, symbolizing blessings and good wishes. Among them, the Pan Long Knot symbolizes the highest state of unity of mind and matter, eternal and immortal, implying mutual dependence and endlessness
• The overall design uses a flexible hinge structure and is Print in Place. The top opening is combined with a snake head, fitting the theme of the Year of the Snake. The tassel bottom features the Bambu Lab logo

• Assembly Instructions:

  1. Please wait for the model to cool completely before slowly loosening the hinges; otherwise, it may deform or be damaged. It might be a bit tight at first, but after moving it around for a bit, it will become very smooth

  2. When installing the tassel, please hold the loop with both hands to avoid damaging the hinge by applying too much force

  3. The model can be scaled as needed, but if the proportion is too small, the hinge pivots might fuse, though it can still be used as a decoration

  4. It is not recommended to use silk filament. The reverse bevel at the hinge location is small, and due to the characteristics of silk filament, warping and hinge fusion may occur. PLA is still recommended. Thanks to @Xiaojing for the feedback

• Happy New Year everyone~

2024.01.16 Update Content:

• Added texture to the bottom of the tassel to simulate a tasseled effect. The connection between the tassel and the ring has been reinforced, making it less prone to breakage
• Adjusted the snake head model to be more illustrative than before
• Layer height adjusted to 0.2 mm, print time reduced
• Updated the print profile for printing four per plate, supporting A1 mini

2024.12.16 Update Content:

• This model is an optimized version launched on Bambu Mini Market, which was a very pleasant selling experience~ Thanks to Bambu Lab, and thank you all for your love!! ♥♥♥
• Combined with a button knot design to enhance the strength of the tassel connection
• Added a magnetic base, requiring 4 cylindrical 6x3mm magnets. The two parts of the base need to be glued together with super glue