# Flower Vase

[![cuttle](https://cuttle-uploads.imgix.net/56/c342d0fa290e787762339822921ed4bb73fadf5a355f2611c10f6c5bdeea28f6.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=80&fit=crop&width=32&height=32&dpr=1)Cuttle Official](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle)

Feb 14, 2024

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![](https://cuttle-uploads.imgix.net/56/cf77780d8821677d9563239ec78aa0a6c0e2afb7381628f033a43898a95771fb.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=80&fit=max&width=700&height=1280&dpr=1)

A minimal container inspired by flower vases but designed for laser cutting. Customize the shape, sizing, and number of ribs.

[YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J85y7d4Gfho)

[Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/J85y7d4Gfho)

## Changing the Rib Shape

You can change the rib shape to play with different looks for the vase.

Open **Advanced Shaping** and adjust `bellyX` and `bellyY`

![](https://cuttleusercontent.com/56/8cb304a10aea1853b340f43fd1332163d5fdd79b8310e2f2c374d17ba91dce69.gif)

## Kerf compensation

0.007" seems to work well for most people but you can use the [tab and slot tester](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Tab-and-Slot-Tester-hN3a97XMKMrO) to figure out the ideal kerf compensation for your materials and machine.

## Top and Bottom Options

You can fully customize the size of the openings at the top and bottom to fit your project.

-   For some applications a small hole at the base can help you center objects.
    
-   If you want to use it as a container that gets picked up you might want to to check `includeBottom` to cut an additional piece to glue at the base.
    
    ![](https://cuttle-uploads.imgix.net/56/049194a6f47b13fd46b9c9eeb443f26ae3769eae2762228221b5477cb8e9695b.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=80&fit=max&width=700&height=1280&dpr=1)
    

## Gluing and Assembly

![](https://cuttle-uploads.imgix.net/56/45fdf6055dcb0f3aea742269460cd304593fb35beb59e3fa33cdcec81db45fed.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=80&fit=max&width=700&height=1280&dpr=1)

When assembling vases with 3 ribs (like the one on the left) to use with the [Name Flowers](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Name-Flower-Vm6TWRd60VeH) we had better results by applying glue to the joints for stability. Either wood glue or super glue.

Stability gets much better with 4 ribs and up, and you can get away with a simple press fit. The example on the right has 6 ribs and was assembled without glue.

Makes & Comments

[![Mbfalcon2](https://cuttle-uploads.imgix.net/119947/1a977bd59e4320835c20b8713fcf75f7c2720b581846c2a03fe9ecb51a8a94b2.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=80&fit=crop&width=33&height=33&dpr=1) MB Falcon Engraving](https://cuttle.xyz/@Mbfalcon2)

Modified the vase to show the flower and created a box to present as a gift

June 3 at 5:34 PM

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