So this is actually A's Bee Home. Needed a present for a friend, whose name starts with an A (not sure what I would have done if it were e.g. an "i"...) but it makes a beautiful addition to any garden, balcony, terrace, backyard.... (even if your first name does not start with an A). Stands perfectly well e.g. on a shelf or can be mounted to the wall with a simple nail or small hook.

Although we have been keeping bumble and honey bees for more than 10 years, not much experience with mason bees, so I am looking forward to hearing your makes/experiences. Either way, don't put in direct sunlight (you will fry your bees and melt your print ;-) ), but a warm place and morning sun should be fine, and don't use any potentially toxic materials.

Filament.
Printing should be really easy. No supports or attachment needed. Printed mine in PLA but your favorite filament will do.

• The A frame in the images is plain warm white but I would actually recommend using Marble PLA - looks awesome
• As usual all dark parts are cheap, strong, and easy to print Carbon Fiber PLA
• and the insert is bright orange PLA - I actually changed the filament for the last few mm to carbon black to get these prominent rings.

Instead of printing the insert you could just as well use a number of hollow branches (e.g. from bamboo or Philadelphus), approx. 50 mm in length, and glue them into the A-frame.

HOPE YOU (AND YOUR BEES) LIKE IT, AND IF YOU LIKE IT, PLEASE LIKE IT. THANKS!

Enjoy and happy printing!