Design Concept

​The design is centered on Auspicious Symbolism and visual depth:

​The Fire Horse: The bold red horse represents vitality, power, and the "Fire" element associated with 2026.

​Layered Storytelling: The use of a translucent white backing creates a "shadow box" effect. The silhouette of a larger horse in the background suggests heritage or a spiritual guardian.

​Cultural Accents:

​Clouds (Xiangyun): Stylized golden-edged clouds represent good fortune and "rising" luck.

​Lanterns & Firecrackers: Classic symbols used to drive away bad luck and welcome joy.

​Gold Ingots (Yuanbao): Positioned at the base to symbolize wealth and prosperity for the coming year.

​Printing Settings: Creality Halot R6

​The Halot R6 is a 2K monochrome resin printer. To capture the fine details of the lanterns and cloud filigree, use the following optimized settings for Standard 405nm Resin:

Parameter Recommended Value

Layer Height 0.05 mm (or 0.03 mm for maximum smoothness)

Exposure Time 2.5 – 3.2 seconds (adjust based on resin brand)

Bottom Exposure 25 – 35 seconds

Bottom Layer Count 4 – 6 layers

Lift Distance 6.0 mm

Lift Speed 60 mm/min

Rest Time (After Retract) 1.0 second

Key Tips for this Model:

​Orientation: Tilt the horse at a 30-45 degree angle to minimize the surface area of each layer. This reduces "suction" force and prevents the model from pulling off the build plate.

​Translucency: To achieve the look of the background plate, use a clear or "frosted" resin. You can add a drop of white pigment for a milky, jade-like effect.

​Post-Processing: Use a fine brush to apply gold leaf or gold acrylic paint to the edges of the clouds for that "premium" finish shown in the image.