The Concept: A Trompe-l'œil of Nature. At first glance, this design appears to be a simple, ultra-realistic vase of freshly picked daisies resting on a table—a serene botanical display. But this is where the Illusion begins. This is not just home decor; it is an interactive vessel of wearable art. Every single daisy in the vase is, in fact, a fully functional brooch waiting to be "picked." Just as a flower blooms from a simple stem, this design transforms standard 3D printing filament into a delicate, wearable piece of nature that you can carry with you. Ingenious "No-Hardware" Design Moving away from conventional, generic accessories, this brooch completely reimagines how 3D printed jewelry interacts with clothing. Zero Extra Hardware: You don't need to buy metal pins or clasps. Fabric Friendly: The "stem" of the daisy is made from a simple piece of raw 1.75mm filament. How it works: To wear it, you simply slide the flexible filament stem through the buttonhole of a jacket or coat lapel. It holds the flower securely in place without piercing or damaging the fabric, creating the poetic illusion that a real daisy is growing directly from your garment. Ultra-Realistic Details & Customization To break the rigid boundaries of traditional 3D printing, these daisies are designed for ultimate realism. Print & Assemble: The flower is smartly divided into 4 easy-to-print parts to ensure clean colors and details. The "Heat" Trick (Pro Tip): To elevate the illusion, makers are encouraged to apply a small amount of heat (using a hairdryer or hot air gun) to the printed petals. By gently bending and shaping them while warm, every single maker can give their daisy a unique, organic, and surreal shape. No two flowers will ever be exactly alike. 🛠️ Printing & Assembly Instructions Creating your own "Vase of Hope" is a simple and rewarding process: Print the Parts: Print the 4 components of the daisy (2 petals, center, base) in your preferred colors (White and Yellow recommended for realism). Print the companion display vase. Cut the Stem: Snip a short piece of raw 1.75mm filament (Green works perfectly) to act as the stem. Assemble: Apply a small drop of CA glue (superglue) to assemble the 4 floral parts together, and glue the filament stem into the base of the flower. Shape with Heat (Optional but Recommended): Carefully warm the petals with a hairdryer and gently curve them with your fingers to give the flower a natural, lifelike droop and volume. Display & Wear: Place your finished flowers into the printed vase for a beautiful desk display, and pull one out to slide into your jacket buttonhole whenever you need a touch of hope.

real daisies illusion

by matteo · original on MakerWorld ↗

♥ 120⬇ 46🖨 42 prints

Print profiles

• single daisy

  ⏱ 25m · 3 g · 3 material(s)

  Prints on: A1 mini 0.4, H2D 0.4, A2L 0.4, H2D Pro 0.4, X1E 0.4, A1 0.4, X1 Carbon 0.4, H2C 0.4, X2D 0.4, P1S 0.4, H2S 0.4, X1 0.4, P1P 0.4, P2S 0.4PLAPLAPLA

  Not in stock

• complete vase of daisies

  ⏱ 2h 49m · 36 g · 4 material(s)

  Prints on: P2S 0.4, A1 0.4, H2S 0.4, H2C 0.4, X2D 0.4, A2L 0.4, H2D 0.4, H2D Pro 0.4PLAPLAPLAPLA

  Not printable on our printers