You know those cheerful Christmas elves? The ones who run around, wrap gifts, crack jokes, and dress like they just escaped a fruit juice commercial? Yeah. This is not one of them. This is just the lower half. Legs only. Red pants, green shoes, yellow buttons. And on top? A lit candle.

No torso, no head, but plenty of style. It’s the candle holder that says: “I may be incomplete, but I still light up the room.” Perfect for anyone who loves holiday decorations with a twist of irony, a splash of surrealism, and a flame that feels like elf aromatherapy for seasonal burnout.

Place it on the table, the mantel, or anywhere you want to make someone laugh — preferably someone who still has a sense of humor. If anyone asks “Where’s the rest of the elf?”, just smile and say: “He’s on vacation. But he left the legs… and the flame.”

Christmas is supposed to be the season of kindness… or so the cookie ads say. So, to avoid looking like a Grinch with a 3D printer, I’ve prepared pre-colored 3MF files for you. Still, I swear by acrylic paints: more artisanal, more satisfying, and — bonus — no mountains of plastic leftovers. But if you’re on Team “multicolor without a brush,” go ahead — files are ready to print. Don’t say I never spoil you.

⚙ Print Settings (Multicolor version)

Model height: 15 cm

Material: PLA

Layer height: 0.08 mm

PLA used: ~907 g

Printing time: ~90 h

Extra tips:

7% infill

Supports required (especially under the shoes, which are fussier than an elf on strike)

Light brim to keep the elf from moonwalking off the base

Optional fuzzy skin finish, 0.2 mm, for that “found at a hipster Christmas market” vibe

🎨 Painting & Finishing Tips

Print in matte white PLA, then paint like you’re dressing an elf for a runway show:

Pants: matte red, because Christmas is no place for sad burgundy

Shoes: bright green, with darker drybrush for depth and a “yes, he’s walked places” look

Buttons: gold silk, because even elves like to shine

Pant trim: matte white, clean snow vibes — not the kind trampled by reindeer

Base: neutral but solid, like your patience during holiday dinners

Print it, light the candle, and watch your guests try to figure out if it’s a decoration or a metaphor. If someone says “But it’s only half an elf!”, just smile and reply: “Yeah, but it’s the half that holds everything up.”

Elf Stump: Christmas is lit, but he’s not

0.16mm layer, 2 walls, 10% infill

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill