Recommended Printing Method:

Resin (SLA / MSLA) – strongly recommended:

Preserves fine scale texture on the snake

Excellent petal curvature and smooth gradients

Clean separation between color regions

FDM suitable for ≥120 mm with tuned settings

Scale Suggestions:

80–100 mm: decorative desk figure

120–160 mm: main collectible display

200 mm+: premium showcase / gallery piece

Supports:

Very minimal:

Underside of orchid petals

Slight support under raised neck curve if scaled small

Coil structure is self-supporting

Orientation:

Print upright with the base flat on the build plate

Petals naturally angle outward, reducing support marks

Layer Height:

Resin: 0.03–0.05 mm

FDM: 0.16–0.2 mm (0.12 mm for best surface quality)

Material Recommendations:

Resin: standard, ABS-like, or translucent resin for petals

FDM: PLA+, silk PLA, or multicolor filament systems

Color & Finish Suggestions (Key Feature Model):

Snake body: magenta, cyan blue, lime green, warm yellow

Scales: satin or semi-matte finish

Orchid petals: pastel pinks, lilac, soft violet gradients

Flower center: pale yellow or ivory

Base: lavender, pale stone, or soft pink

Print-Friendly Design Notes:

Rounded coils improve strength and stability

Clear segmentation ideal for hand painting

Organic shapes hide layer lines effectively

Perfect candidate for multicolor or AMS printing

Orchid Coil Serpent

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill