Tancho Koi [Framed] - Bookmark

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Meet Tancho Koi – [Framed] 🎏🖤 A striking tribute to one of the most beloved koi varieties, this design captures the elegant flow and serene spirit of the Tancho koi—famous for the single red circle on its head that resembles the Japanese flag 🇯🇵❤

The Tancho is not just beautiful—it's deeply symbolic. In Japanese culture, koi fish represent perseverance, strength, and good fortune 🍀, and the Tancho specifically is associated with purity and national pride. These koi are often considered good luck, especially in times of new beginnings or personal growth 🌱✨

With its monochrome palette and bold red marking, this bookmark blends traditional style with modern framing, creating a sleek and timeless piece perfect for any page you pause on 📖🎨

Whether you're a koi enthusiast or just drawn to minimalist, powerful imagery, Tancho Koi – [Framed] brings a splash of elegance and meaning to your reading journey 🐟📚

For best results use 0.2 nozzle if possible, but 0.4 is also works great (The pictures show a model printed with a 0.2 nozzle)
The design allows for printing with simple color changes at layer, which saves a lot of filament!

USE A LIGHTER! - a quick pass with a torch on the printed parts will get rid of the inevitable stringing that comes with this type of models.

Print at 100% infill with a layer height of 0.08mm with a base layer of 0.16mm

Filaments Used:
PLA Jayo Black Transmission Distance: 0.3 / Amazon
PLA Anycubic Bright White Transmission Distance: 2.3 / Amazon
PLA BambuLab Matte Scarlet Red Transmission Distance: 2

Color Pallete:

Swap Instructions:
    Start with Black
    At layer #13 (1.12mm) swap to Bright White
    At layer #18 (1.52mm) swap to Scarlet Red for the rest.