Overview
These Rust-inspired furnace replicas combine printed shells, hand-painted surfaces, and warm interior light. The stone-colored base, tan upper body, and darkened openings establish the furnace shape even before it is illuminated.
The archive includes a batch of small lamps and a larger version. Their lighting arrangements differ, so they are documented as two variants of the same idea.
Miniature version
The smaller pieces use an electric candle-style light inside the printed shell. The photographs show white shells before painting, an individually finished furnace, and an illuminated batch of six.
Painting separates the gray lower stones from the tan upper surface. Dark marks around the opening and chimney give the form a used appearance, while the interior light remains visible through the front.
The batch photograph records repeated physical builds with individual finishes rather than a render of several copies.
Larger USB-powered version
The larger assembly has three named print files:
| File | Role |
|---|---|
MegaFurnace.stl |
Main furnace shell |
MegaFurnaceBottom.stl |
Bottom closure |
MegaFurnaceLight.stl |
Interior light support |
The accompanying instructions list a USB cable, rocker switch, boost converter, and light strip. The switch controls input power to the converter; the converter supplies the strip mounted inside the light support.
The original notes do not record the converter’s configured output voltage. The archived assembly should therefore be read together with the actual component ratings, rather than assuming any USB cable and strip combination is interchangeable.
Assembly sequence
The documented build starts with printing the shell, bottom, and light support, then painting the furnace as desired. The light strip is glued into the internal support.
After wiring the switch, converter, and strip, the support is fixed inside the furnace and the bottom closes the assembly. Separating the light support from the outer shell lets the illumination be assembled before the final closure.
The larger-version photograph places the furnace beside a gallon jug for scale. It is a scale reference, not a dimensioned drawing.
Finish and photographs
The before-and-after sequence shows where the appearance comes from: printed geometry defines the stones and chimney, color separates the surfaces, and lighting gives the opening depth.
The gallery includes unpainted shells, a finished miniature, and the large build. The other Rust props show related printing and paint work without the lighting assembly.
Project record
The archive preserves the three-part STL set, original assembly text, and finished-build photographs. Exact print settings, paint products, and long-term electrical measurements were not recorded with these images.
My work covers fabrication, finishing, and lighting integration. The game-inspired furnace design is presented as a fan prop.
Build photos
