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Thanks, I really appreciate it.The PLA I used was actually infused with carbon fibers for strength, durability, and stiffness. It is Proto Pasta brand, and you can find info on it here.That is definitely an interesting observation. I'd never really thought about its application in regards to water, but I suppose it would work out well.I'm glad that you're interested in trying this design for yourself. Please share any pictures or suggestions you have if you choose to print it.

Thanks, I guess.It looks better in real life (at least I hope), in some of the photos where flash was used it exposed some of the more negative spots.I do agree that it doesn't look too great. It was actually my first project using wood stain on balsa, and I rushed the finish. I'm thinking of painting over it before I actually end up giving it as a gift (since I have no need for jewelry boxes).

Yes, but if you were to make this out of wood you would follow a completely different process. This Instructable only teaches the 3D modelling and printing aspect, and you could pretty much make an entirely new and different Instructable that talks about how to make it out of wood. Definitely a good idea, however, I like the idea of interchangeable pots.

Perhaps there is some kind of waterproof finish that prevents this? I'm not an expert in the field, so I consulted my go-too information source (Google) and found this article on PLA biodegradability. According to this second source, PLA also isn't considered water soluble. This project didn't take too long to print (14 hours or so), so I'm fine if it doesn't last more than a few years. And I doubt that it will biodegrade quickly while sitting on my desk, though it certainly would if it was just laying around outside. About the aquarium, I'm still not sure, but I found this blog post that says a PLA print was absolutely fine after being left in an jar of water for 3.5 years.As I said, I'm certainly not an expert on the subject, but it would seem things would be fine in either scenario, ...

Perhaps there is some kind of waterproof finish that prevents this? I'm not an expert in the field, so I consulted my go-too information source (Google) and found this article on PLA biodegradability. According to this second source, PLA also isn't considered water soluble. This project didn't take too long to print (14 hours or so), so I'm fine if it doesn't last more than a few years. And I doubt that it will biodegrade quickly while sitting on my desk, though it certainly would if it was just laying around outside. About the aquarium, I'm still not sure, but I found this blog post that says a PLA print was absolutely fine after being left in an jar of water for 3.5 years.As I said, I'm certainly not an expert on the subject, but it would seem things would be fine in either scenario, at least for a while. I'd be interested in conducting a test to see what happens.

That is a great question. After some quick research, it would appear that PLA isn’t toxic (being based on plants) while ABS is. I printed mine in PLA. I would definitely do some more research on the topic. Here are some articles I found on the subject.https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/environmental-impact-of-corn-based-plastics/https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/toxic-abs-pla-fumes-3dsafety-org-inquires-vocs-60796/https://www.dezeen.com/2016/02/16/health-study-reveals-harmful-toxic-effects-hazards-3d-printing-illinois-institute-technology/Sorry for the generic reply, I’ll try to do some more in depth research later. It would appear that PLA is safe for plants on first look.

These look really nice. I especially like the awesome calligraphy on the top.

Nice! I really like the finished product, this would look great above, say, a mantelpiece or a bed.

This project turned out really well. Congrats on being a finalist, hopefully you'll get something good. :)

This would be really nice as a computer wallpaper.

This project turned out really well. I love how professional the end result looks!

It is too late now for the contest, but for future information, if you click outside of the photo it should close. If you have already saved your work or it autosaved for you, you should be fine reloading the page also.

That is actually a really good tip, I had never thought about it that way. I just started posting on Instructables recently and haven't quite figured out how to get that "wow" factor yet. I'm planning on staying on Instructables for a while as I continue to make various projects, so I've started investing the time in reading other people's Instructables to get a gauge on what people like. I feel like I've been trying to achieve a "wow" factor in my Instructables but definitely know that I can do various things to improve. I appreciate people in the community being so supportive, because it really helps as I am starting out.

Thank you again for giving me so much advice, I really appreciate it.

I actually spent quite a while on the wording of my Instructable in order to make it easy to understand, so I am glad it shows.Thank you so much for the good feedback and prompt response. :)

Thanks, I'm glad you like it. Also I appreciate you helping me get featured and giving me feedback on The Clinic. :)

I love how professional the end result looks! Great job.

Wow! This is awesome and would be great for printing a bunch of smaller prints, since you don't have to remove a print every 30 minutes and start up the next one. Voted.

This must have been quite fun to test. Not often you get an excuse to scream at the top of your lungs. :)

This has a much more creative aesthetic effect than normal Sudoku and looks like a lot more fun to play. Much better as opposed to staring at a black-and-white sheet of paper for hours on end.

This looks really nice. I love how the colors are incorporated into the sculpture.

I love the minimalistic style you have going on. This clock looks great - good luck in the contest! Voted.

Wow! It looks amazing once complete!

This is a really nice quadcopter. One thing you could have worked on is sanding the wood - it looks, quite literally, a bit rough around the edges. Other than that, great job. :)

The end result is very nice. :)

This project is great and looks awesome! How would you say this compares to a store bought mallet?

Surprisingly simple, yet ultra professional once complete and a great gift people will treasure. Great job on the photos, also. :)

This seems like a great idea! I also love the images, especially the cover image. :)