Summary

  • A fan 3D-printed Leah's Sculpture from Stardew Valley, impressing the community with its accuracy and wood-like finish.
  • Fans on Reddit appreciate the new perspective of Leah's Sculpture in real life, with over 11K upvotes.
  • The creator, KevinMakesCoolThings, shared the creation process and design files.

A Stardew Valley player has put their 3D-printing skills to impressive use, creating a real-life version of Leah’s Sculpture. Stardew Valley fan art sometimes shows reimaginings of popular characters, places, and items from the game, and the game’s community thinks this 3D-printed replica of Leah’s Sculpture made the transition from pixel art to a real-world model incredibly well.

The world of Stardew Valley is home to many characters that help the game feel alive. Among the NPCs players can build a relationship with is Leah, one of the six bachelorettes in Stardew Valley. In addition to having an affinity with nature, Leah is an artist and has some of her pieces of work featured in her cottage outside of Pelican Town. After reaching six hearts with Leah, players are gifted one of her sculptures, which can be placed inside their home. Recently, one fan completed a project imagining a real-life version of this Stardew Valley object.

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The fan known as KevinMakesCoolThings on Reddit shared a picture of their real-life recreation of Leah’s Sculpture in a post. Besides the 3D-printed object, the creator included an image of the in-game piece of Stardew Valley furniture, revealing the impressive accuracy of their interpretation of the pixel art design. While their real-life creation had a smoother surface, the art piece featured the same iconic spiral of the in-game design. They also managed to give the 3D-printed object a wood-like finish.

Stardew Valley Fan 3D Prints Leah's Sculpture

This 3D reimaging of Leah’s Sculpture has caught the attention of numerous fans on the game’s subreddit. Among the comments, many said the real-life rendition of the artwork gave them a new appreciation for the design, with some claiming Leah’s Sculpture from Stardew Valley looked better in 3D. The Reddit post from KevinMakesCoolThings has already gained over 11K upvotes, and the artist revealed the files for Leah’s Sculpture are available on Thingiverse for those interested in giving it a shot.

In addition to showcasing the finished design on Reddit, KevinMakesCoolThings made a YouTube video walking through the steps involved in creating the real-life version of the Stardew Valley item. According to the creator, the design was made in Blender, with the original pixel art used as a reference. After printing the object, they sanded, primed, and painted it to get the desired final product.

This impressive 3D-printed version of Leah’s Sculpture continues the trend of fans creating impressive artwork based on the game. From paintings and quilts to giant LEGO recreations of Stardew Valley’s world, the lengths gamers will go to showcase their love for the game are immense. Hopefully, these fan projects will help make the wait for the release of Stardew Valley Update 1.6 on consoles and mobile more bearable for players on those platforms.

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Stardew Valley
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RPG
Simulation
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Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
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Released
February 26, 2016
ESRB
E for Everyone (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco)
Developer(s)
ConcernedApe
Publisher(s)
ConcernedApe
Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
Stardew Valley does not currently support crossplay between different consoles and PC
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DIGITAL
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You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!

Cross Save
cross-progression is only available between the PC and mobile versions of the game
Number of Players
1-4
Split Screen Orientation
Vertical or Horizontal
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified
Platform(s)
PC, Xbox One, Android, iOS, PS4, Switch
Genre(s)
RPG, Simulation
How Long To Beat
53 Hours
X|S Optimized
No
File Size Xbox Series
1 GB (November 2023)
Local Co-Op Support
1-4 Players
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty