3D Printed Vases Collection / Libero Rutilo

3D Printed Vases Collection by Libero Rutilo

Libero Rutilo creates a collection of design vases combining upcycling and 3D printing technology. The project gives a second chance to such an unvalued object as a PET bottle, which would be normally thrown away after it has been used.

The idea was to create a vase conserving only its silhouette. The vase itself represents an external shell with an inner neck fillet, so it can be screwed onto a bottle like a cap. The 3D printed structure dresses the bottle and makes it disappear under its mesh.

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The vases were designed for 0,5 l PET water and soft drinks bottles and fit PCO bottle neck openings – which are very commonly used and can be easily found.

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The collection includes four different designs: the first one, called “Spider vase”, is the most organic piece with its biomorphic pattern. The second is a “Sinuous Vase” whose fluid curves form a wavy pattern. The “Lace Vase” has a “classical” look reminding an amphora covered with a crochet-inspired pattern. The 3D pattern of “Knitted Vase” speaks from itself emphasizing extraordinarily fine details.

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Of course, you will not clean the planet by recycling just one bottle, but if you have a chance to reuse one and turn it into a design object, it can be a first step towards environmentally friendly lifestyle.

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The vases are available on Make it LEO website and Tessa’s Curated Boutique. You can purchase the item as a digital design (LEO file) that can be 3D printed by compatible service providers and delivered to your door.

Design: Libero Rutilo (Milano, Italy)
Photography: Claudio Morelli

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