With the Year of the Snake approaching, Bambu Lab is hosting the Year of the Snake Design Contest. Participants are encouraged to create 3D models of the snake, exploring its rich symbolic meaning in Chinese culture—wisdom, elegance, and rebirth—and incorporating it into unique decorations or practical gadgets for Lunar New Year celebrations! Anyone with an FDM 3D printer , whether a Bambu Lab user or not, can participate—it's completely free!
🧧Trivia about the Year of the Snake from the Three Emperors!
While the snake 🐍 is primarily a negative symbol in both Chinese and Western cultures, this isn't entirely true! The snake also carries a positive connotation!
In ancient Chinese legends, snakes and cranes were considered auspicious symbols of longevity. In other cultures, ancient Egyptians believed the snake to be the protector of the monarch. Pharaohs crafted images of cobras from gold and precious stones, adorning their crowns as emblems of royal power.
In ancient China, snakes were also regarded as symbols of longevity, harvest, or the reproduction of offspring. Especially in the ancient cultures of the southwest or south, artifacts with snakes as the motif are common. The earliest of these is a round stone snake unearthed from the site of the ancient Shu people, which dates back to the late Shang Dynasty. At least four such artifacts have been found at the Jinsha site in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.
What greetings come to mind for the Year of the Snake? The first thing that comes to mind is "a nest of snakes and rats" (just kidding...). Anyway! Below are some greetings suitable for the Year of the Snake. Wishing everyone good fortune in the Year of the Snake!
Normal version 🐍 Auspicious Year of the Snake 🐍 Auspicious Snake Welcomes Good Fortune
🐍Good fortune in the Year of the Snake🐍Great luck in the Year of the Snake
🐍May the golden snake bring you longevity🐍May your wisdom be as great as a snake's, and may you achieve academic success.
🐍 May the Year of the Snake bring you great fortune! 🐍 May the golden snake bring you prosperity year after year.
Fun Version (Taiwan)
🐍 Snake symbolizes good fortune—may everything go smoothly
🐍 Snakes are everywhere—they have everything.
🐍Good snakes come in pairs—good things come in pairs
🐍 Good luck in the Year of the Snake—May good fortune always come your way (also available in Hong Kong)
It's hard to think of a funny version in Cantonese... I can only think of two...
🐍 Have good health in the new year, don’t be “Si Si Snake” anymore
🐍 Make a fortune in the Year of the Snake. If you have so much money, "snake" will fall in the sky / " snake, snake " will sound like "li"
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🧧 Snake Year Design Contest 🧧
Year of the Snake Design Contest
Competition Rewards
First Prize (1 winner)
USD 300 Bambu Lab Gift Card
Second Prize (1 winner)
USD 200 Bambu Lab Gift Card
Third Prize (1 winner)
USD 100 Bambu Lab Gift Card
Outstanding Participation Award (9 in total)
USD 40 Bambu Lab Gift Card
Important Note: If your entry is unrelated to the theme, it will be deleted and 100 points will be deducted.
Furthermore, we've encountered an increasing number of "low-quality" entries in recent competitions. Please note that these models have a negligible chance of being reported or selected as winners. Entrants are advised to take the time to prepare their entries, including attractive images and descriptions, to maximize their chances of winning!
Bambu Lab also reminds everyone to avoid adding irrelevant models to the competition, as these models will be removed and repeat offenders will have their accounts blocked.
Specific Guidelines
1. Upload your original 3D model to MakerWorld in .3MF or .STL format. Including a print profile in your model can help you get more likes and downloads.
2. Upload your original 3D model during the competition.
4. Include photos or renderings of the model, preferably showing the actual production process of the model.
5. Write a description of the model.
6. After uploading the model, navigate to the competition page and select "Join Competition".
7. Click the "Competition" button for the model you want to participate in the competition.
8. Each participant may submit a maximum of 5 entries per competition. Uploading more than this limit will result in disqualification from the competition.
Some entries
In each competition, we'll introduce a few of our personal favorite works! This time is no exception:
Designed by AT62
Click here to view the print link
🎆 Year of the Snake 2025 - Hueforge 🎆
Designed by Camilla Bertrand
Click here to view the print link
Let me show you what it looks like after slicing!
Printed finished product!!
After printing it out, I felt... the design still needs improvement, but it does have that 3D effect.
📖Year of the Snake Bookmark - Happy New Year 2025🔖
I was initially drawn to the design by its colors, then realized it was a dragon, not a snake... But it has the words "Year of the Snake" on it, so it fits the theme, I guess! (Haha)
Printed product!!
I also tried printing this myself! The results are great!
.jpeg "Snake Year Bookmark - Happy New Year 2025: 3DMart Printed Product")
The details are also very good!!
Both of our New Year models were printed using the Bambu Lab X1E 3D printer with a 0.4mm nozzle.
Join the challenge and win amazing prizes!!
Review Criteria
Unqualified models
1. A model that has won an award in the MakerWorld 3D design competition.
2. Old models, i.e., models released before the competition.
3. Models who upload in Remix or Share format will not be eligible for awards.
Techniques for creating winning models
1. Be creative and original! The judges will be looking for unique and eye-catching models.
2. Ensure your model is well-designed and easy to print.
3. Take clear and detailed photos or renderings of the model.
4. Write a descriptive and informative model description. If necessary, provide assembly instructions.
5. Create something that will be popular. Think about things that other people will find useful or interesting.
expiration date
2024-01-26 (GMT+8)
Results announced
2024-01-28 (GMT+8)
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Prizes include
First Prize
USD 300 Bambu Lab Gift Card
Second Prize
USD 200 Bambu Lab Gift Card
Third Prize
USD 100 Bambu Lab Gift Card
Outstanding Participation Award
USD 40 Bambu Lab Gift Card
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