A 26 Point Moravian Star

This is a 6 inch, 26 point Moravian star made from 1/8" plywood. I wanted to post it prior to Christmas, but my Glowforge died, and I did not want to post the design until I actually made it and could verify that it worked as intended. In the center is a 7 inch length of 1/4" dowel with the top rounded over. The base was made on a 3D printer. I have also attached the STL file for those who have access to a 3D printer. Approximately 3/4" of the dowel fits into the top portion of the base.


EIGHT SIDED STAR
Tree Topper Holder Mk II (3).stl (34.8 KB)

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Thank you for the share! Looks awesome!

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Thank you. What fille format is that?

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The Glowforge file is svg. The 3D printer file is stl.

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What a gorgeous design share!

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Very Snazz!

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Looks great

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Love it!

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Very generous, thank you for sharing that!

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Wow, thanks! You could also make it in mirror acrylic for extra sparkle.

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Beautiful, thanks for the share!

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I agree that mirrored acrylic might be the way to go. have ordered some mirrored acrylic and acrylic rods to try that.

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Mirrored has an ugly backside.
Some of the marbled, translucent, or the gold & silver acrylic would probably make it pop though.
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However, with 1/16" mirror back to back …
https://www.amazon.com/Spectra-Mirror-Ultra-Fabricate-Yoga-Studio-Gyms-Restaurants-Childrens-Resistant-Nominal/dp/B097RVGQWJ?th=1

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Here is an updated version with more cutouts. I will post a photo when the glitter acrylic comes in.
EIGHT SIDED STAR

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It is beautiful. Can’t wait to try it

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+1 for adding a 3D printed stand. I’m am currently finalizing a 3D printed stand for a polyhedral, so we can be stand buddies! :index_pointing_at_the_viewer: :+1:

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That is so beautiful. Great job

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I did not like the first batch of glitter acrylic I ordered, but here is the updated star made with Baltic birch and spray painted with metallic gold paint.

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Ooh, pretty!

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