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How are the vases made?

ICONIC HOME vases are made using modern 3D printing technology. Each vase is printed layer by layer in a process that takes several hours.

This method allows the vases to have their exceptional and delicate structure while remaining very lightweight.

For the material used — a bioplastic made from corn starch — we have paid particular attention to sustainability and quality.

What material are the vases made from?

ICONIC HOME 3D-printed vases are made from polylactic acid (PLA), often referred to simply as a “bioplastic.” PLA consists of lactic acid molecules that are created during the fermentation of corn starch or sugar cane.

Although PLA does not grow naturally and is therefore synthetically produced, it is biodegradable due to its ingredients and offers a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics while providing similar properties.

How are the 3D printed vases cleaned?

ICONIC HOME vases must not be cleaned in the dishwasher. However, they can be gently washed with lukewarm water.

For dry dusting, a lint-free duster or an unused makeup brush can also be used.

The transparent inner insert or the glass insert of the fragrance vases can be cleaned in the dishwasher at temperatures up to 65 °C.

Can I fill the vases with water?

The 3D-printed vases themselves are not waterproof due to their manufacturing process. Water would leak through the vase to the outside. However, a vase would not truly be a vase if it could not hold water for a fresh bouquet of wildflowers or a beautiful lily, which is why we offer special waterproof inserts.

Each vase comes with one of these inserts included free of charge. It is already placed inside the vase upon delivery. The insert is cylindrical and can be filled with water. Due to its slim shape, it has slightly less capacity than the vase itself. Please remember to insert it before using water in the vase.

If the vase is only used with dried flowers, you naturally do not need the insert, although you can still leave it inside the vase. If you remove it, we recommend keeping it in a safe place.

Why are high temperatures not good for the vases?

If the vase is exposed to high temperatures, for example direct sunlight behind a window, the material may lose stability and the vase could warp.

A series of tests carried out over several weeks showed that this can happen, although it does not occur in every case.

Nevertheless, we would like to explicitly point out that the vases may deform at temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius.

Can the vases be used outdoors?

For a celebration on the terrace or in the garden, or as decoration on a party table, the vases can also be used outdoors for short periods of time.

However, they should not be used outdoors permanently. Even during shorter outdoor use, care should be taken to avoid strong direct sunlight.

Are the 3D-printed vases compostable or recyclable?

Yes, basically they are. The vases are biodegradable and can be composted in an industrial composting facility under controlled conditions using microorganisms. This means that even though they are compostable, they should not simply be disposed of in a home compost heap.

Ideally, however, it will never come to that, as we hope you will enjoy your vase for a long time. If you are nevertheless considering disposal, please feel free to contact us.

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