Model Description: The "Balloon It" Challenge
"Balloon It" is a customizable 3D printing concept designed for the community to experiment with internal fills and material clarity. The model features a hollow balloon shape designed to be printed with a pause-at-height command, allowing you to drop objects inside before the "balloon" is sealed.

The Challenge: Help Me Get "Crystal Clear"
I have been printing for two months and am currently obsessed with getting transparent filament to look like actual glass. Despite various tests, my prints remain translucent or cloudy.

I am inviting you to:

Download the file.
Fill it with something creative (I’ve tried "poop" emojis, hearts, and even considered slime or clear glue!).
Most importantly: If you manage to get a truly clear, glass-like finish, please share your specific print settings!

My Current Best Settings (Work in Progress)
I have tested the following with limited success in achieving full clarity:

Mode: Vase Mode (Spiralize Outer Contour)
Speed: Extremely slow (~10–20 mm/s)
Temperature: High (240°C–270°C) to encourage better layer fusion.
Cooling: Fans OFF to prevent micro-bubbles.
Flow Rate: 101%–105% (Over-extruding slightly to fill gaps).
Nozzle/Layer Height: * 0.4mm nozzle at 0.3mm layer height.

0.8mm nozzle at 0.6mm layer height.
Infill/Walls: 0% Infill / 1 Wall.

Tips for the Community
Fill Ideas: Glitter, miniatures, liquids, or LED bits.
The Goal: Find the perfect "Glass Mode" recipe for the Creality community.

Let’s see what you can put inside and how clear you can get it

Ballon It Project

0.32mm layer, 1 walls, 0% infill

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill