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Anamorphic mirror art stand

Draw distorted pictures that come right in a mirror cylinder

A stand for anamorphic art, the optical trick behind 18th-century mirror pictures. Wrap the central post in mirror film, then draw a stretched, curved picture on the board round it. It looks like nonsense on the paper but appears perfectly in the mirror. It is art and geometry in one.

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Size (Base A): 200 × 200 × 7 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Walls: 2.4 mm
Volume: 132 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 164 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Science & education
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 13 steps

What’s in it

Rectangular, 200 × 200 × 7 mm, with 2.4 mm walls
One more base built on (Base B)
Base B: round, Ø 50 mm, 90 mm tall (stacked)

How to print it

Wrap the post in mirror film; draw on a printed polar grid laid on the board.

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. Stacked parts are fused into one print.

Filament: at most about 164 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $3.28 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (every part on one plate).

Questions

What size is the anamorphic mirror art stand model?

The anamorphic mirror art stand model measures 200 × 200 × 7 mm (width × depth × height). That is Base A; one more base is built on. You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Wrap the post in mirror film; draw on a printed polar grid laid on the board. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. Stacked parts are fused into one print.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 164 g of PLA (132 cm³ printed solid), roughly $3.28 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the anamorphic mirror art stand model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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