{"id":305,"date":"2024-10-21T10:55:09","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T08:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tuliponthemountain.com\/?p=305"},"modified":"2024-10-21T11:01:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T09:01:10","slug":"a-dutch-design-inspired-book-stand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tuliponthemountain.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/21\/a-dutch-design-inspired-book-stand\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dutch-Design Inspired Book Stand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For my latest side project, I decided to design a book stand<\/strong> that is not only functional but also references my Dutch roots. Inspired by the architecture of grachthuisjes<\/strong> (canal houses), I created a stand that holds one open book while allowing multiple books to be stored on the sides. On the sides, it has two small drawers as well as a small storage shelf hidden under the open book. In the case of children, this place can be used to house a figurine, on one of the pictures, you’ll see a small hedgehog has moved into our “attic”. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Materials & Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For this project, I used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 3D Printer<\/strong>: Standard FDM printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Filament<\/strong>: PLA in white and blue<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Nozzle<\/strong>: 0.4mm (standard nozzle size worked well for this detailed design)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The Design Proces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The design is inspired by the iconic look of Dutch canal houses<\/strong>, with their tall, narrow facades and intricate architectural details. It is a two-part print: one is the house and the second is the “side stand.” If space is a constraint, the object would still work as a stand-alone design without the side stand. That option is included in the downloadable files as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Printing & Color Choices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    To keep the Dutch theme alive, I chose white and blue PLA. The contrast between the two colors gives the stand a clean, classic look, while still being playful enough for a kid\u2019s room, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The entire project was printed in PLA<\/strong>, unfortunately, the white PLA gave me some challenges. As you can see, there is some under-extrusion, especially around the windows. This is entirely fixable with different settings, but I didn’t think it was worth re-printing for a neater result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Final Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The finished stand is both practical and decorative<\/strong> and has been heavily for the last few months. The small drawers are a practical addition, allowing for some hidden storage on the bedside table. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you\u2019re interested in printing one yourself, I\u2019ve uploaded the STL files on Printables. Check out the pictures below for a closer look at the design:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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    Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    This was a fun project that brought together both aesthetic inspiration and practical function. Designing the stand to mimic Dutch canal houses gave it a unique look, while the combination of book storage and small drawers made it incredibly useful. This idea could be used to create book stands inspired by other architectural styles. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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