This aesthetic pack introduces a specialised skin for the block system, found here:

https://www.crealitycloud.com/model-detail/kamski-360-companion-cube?source=22&profileId=69f2004df76f419e0813fb90

Specifically engineered to replicate the weighted companion cube from the video game Portal, with genuine physical depth. Unlike flat prints, these plates provide the structural framework for a fully recessed finish, allowing the heart and circular motifs to sit deep within the geometry of each face. While the original prototypes featured hand-painted details to accentuate these recesses, the design is perfectly suited for modern multi-colour systems if you prefer to build the texture and tonal shifts directly into the print itself. The plates fit snuggly into the cube system linked above.

To achieve the level of fidelity this design demands, the choice of hardware and slicing settings is paramount. Utilising adaptive layers is highly recommended for the curved and sloped surfaces of the plates; this technique allows the slicer to tighten the layer height on the top surfaces, significantly reducing the "stair-stepping" effect and bringing out the subtle transitions in the recessed shapes. This ensures that even the most complex geometric gradients remain smooth and professional.

For those aiming for a gallery-quality finish, the high-resolution capabilities of a 0.2mm nozzle or a resin printer are the gold standard for this project. Alternatively, producing the skin on the resin printer will result in a surface so smooth that the recessed details appear injection-moulded. Whichever method you choose, the result is a tactile, heavy-duty aesthetic that brings the companion cube into the real world with unmistakable depth.

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Companion Cube Plates

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 5% infill

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill