What2Print this week: Glowing Winter Village
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Difficulty
Hard
Print Time
Long print (many hours), supports required
Material
White PLA (light-diffusing)
Category
Art
A snow-covered hillside village of little cottages, fir trees, and a winding road that glows warm like a quiet Christmas evening once you light it from inside with LEDs. The snowy rooftops and fine details need supports, so plan on some cleanup, but the lit-up result is worth it.
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