NEW CHRISTMAS DESIGN: SANTA'S SLEIGH CANDY BOWL! (Patreon)

Hello, my amazing friends!

Here it is! Another little Christmas design is available for you, my dears!

(NOTE: THE WHOLE SET OF PHOTOS IS COMPLETELY AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST AND THE ZIP FILE CONTAINING ALL THE STL FILES IS JUST BELOW THE PHOTOS.)

I had previously created a Santa's sleigh that was built in a completely different way. This time, I wanted to go for less assembly, emphasize the curves, add new details, and offer a bit of versatility in how the design is used.

First, I designed a sturdier model primarily intended to hold Christmas candies or other treats. However, I kept the option for it to serve simply as a decorative centerpiece or a standalone decoration for those who prefer that.

So, if you want to use it as a candy bowl, the front seat becomes unnecessary, and you can simply fill the sleigh with your favorite sweets.

If you prefer a decorative use, you just need to add the front seat (see pictures below). You can even fill it with the 3D-printed gifts from the previous design if you like. Check out the "Collections" tab; in the Christmas collection, you'll find the old design—and the gifts to go with it.

That said, let's talk about the design itself.

No parts require supports.

The design can be printed on a mini format printer (like the A1 Mini or Prusa Mini).

Some parts require color changes at specific layers, but this can be done easily on any type of 3D printer—no AMS needed. If you aren't familiar with layer-based color changes, feel free to mention it or ask for help in my Facebook community group here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403567230344891

A complete Bambu Lab file is included, featuring all the necessary color changes and settings. Of course, these are just preferences rather than strict requirements, so feel free to make changes if you wish.

As usual, the filenames are color-coded and indicate quantities.

Some curves can be a bit tricky to print. Curves that rise up from the print bed often pose challenges for less experienced makers—take the padding on the back of the sleigh, for instance, which is printed flat on the bed while the side curves extend downwards from underneath. The trick? Slow down your print speed for overhangs. Don't be afraid to take a little extra time on these parts; it will definitely pay off. Your slicer has speed settings for different line types; look for the settings for various overhang angles and lower those speeds.

I’ve already reduced the overhang speeds in the Bambu Lab project file, so if you use that file, there’s no need to adjust those settings yourself.

The rest is standard procedure! Full, detailed instructions are provided. I recommend reading them carefully as you progress to avoid any frustrating mistakes. Also, as always, I suggest doing a "dry fit check" (assembling the parts without glue) first at each step to understand how they fit together and the best way to proceed with assembly.

With that said, I hope you enjoy this as much as I do! Have fun with it, and I’ll be back soon with a new design that’s already in the works. I won't say too much right now, but let's just say it’s a lovely little addition to the gingerbread train that many of you have asked for in the past.

Take care, everyone! ❤️ See you soon!

Pascal

HERE'S THE ZIP FILE WITH ALL THE STL FILES 👇