In the tapestry of cultural symbolism and mythology, few creatures swim through the weaves of tradition and belief as gracefully as the koi fish. These vibrant beings, with their elegant fins and mesmerizing color patterns, transcend the boundaries of mere aquatic life to embody profound meanings.

 

Among these, the concept of "Fortune" holds a place of honor, a testament to the enduring legacy of koi fish as bearers of prosperity, success, and the bounty of life's blessings.

 

The story of the koi fish and its association with fortune is steeped in ancient lore, particularly within the verdant landscapes of Asia where these fish first captured the human imagination. It is said that the koi, with their undaunted spirit, possess the strength and perseverance to swim against the current, to ascend waterfalls, and to overcome the most daunting of obstacles. This remarkable journey mirrors the human quest for fortune—not merely in terms of wealth, but as a profound attainment of success against life's adversities.

 

Central to the koi's connection with fortune is the enchanting legend of the Dragon Gate, a myth that has flowed through centuries like the rivers the koi so bravely navigate. According to this legend, koi fish that succeeded in leaping over a mythical waterfall were transformed into dragons, celestial beings symbolizing ultimate power, success, and good fortune. This metamorphosis from the humble grace of the koi to the majestic splendor of the dragon encapsulates the transformative power of perseverance, a reminder that fortune favors the bold, the resilient, the ones who dare to dream and toil towards those dreams.

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This model is very thin, please take care when removing it from the bed. Maybe wait until cold.

This is a challenging model to print, so maaaany thin lines, but the result is 🥰. 
Instead of enabling “Print Thin Walls” you can also try with “Arachne Perimeter Generator” https://help.prusa3d.com/article/arachne-perimeter-generator_352769

Printing it bigger could help also :P

If you need to scale the model to fit your print bed, just be sure to scale in XY and keep Z as 100%. It needed 2mm height to fit collection stands.

Designed to be used with the collection universal stand:

https://makerworld.com/en/models/379586

You can see my other designs here 😉 → https://makerworld.com/@jtorregrosa