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Tie-dye spiral plate

Twist a T-shirt into a spiral and dye six clean colour wedges on a ribbed plate

The classic tie-dye spiral needs the shirt twisted into a flat disc and squirted with one colour per wedge, which usually happens on a soggy bin bag. This plate makes it tidy. Twist the damp shirt round a fork in the centre, then lay it so the six low ribs underneath line up with your rubber bands: each wedge gets its own colour, the ribs keep the dyes from running into each other underneath, and the rim catches the drips. Unwrap it next day to a crisp six-colour spiral.

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Size: Ø 210 mm, 22 mm tall
Shape: Round
Walls: 2.4 mm
Volume: 116 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 144 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Crafts & making
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 14 steps

What’s in it

Round, Ø 210 mm, 22 mm tall, with 2.4 mm walls
Radial dividers making 6 wedge-shaped sections
Engraved text: “TWIST”

How to print it

PETG; wipe dye off straight away. Twist the damp shirt flat round a fork in the centre circle, band it into six wedges along the ribs.

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

Filament: at most about 144 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $2.87 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 tie-dye spiral plate model?

The tie-dye spiral plate model measures Ø 210 mm, 22 mm tall. You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. PETG; wipe dye off straight away. Twist the damp shirt flat round a fork in the centre circle, band it into six wedges along the ribs. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 144 g of PLA (116 cm³ printed solid), roughly $2.87 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 tie-dye spiral plate model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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