Client requested just one part to be made for a dollhouse he was making based on Jules Verne’s Nautilus submarine from “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” – a classic that I well remember reading and watching as a movie. I quickly became engrossed in the project myself and ended up making the circular viewing windows, diving exit port, and helmets for the characters. Client did all the painting.
This was a fascinating project that I think you’ll agree turned out pretty amazing.
For anyone who is new to 3D Printing and wants to know more about the possibilities of this amazing technology, please take a look at a short two minute video from Shapeways that will open your eyes and get you thinking…
Click HERE.
Just finished this commissioned stainless steel pendant for a buyer on CustomMade.com. At two inches in length the recessed lettering on the back really pushed the limits of the 3D printing on Shapeways.com; I had to do a lot of cleaning out of the characters.
Anchors and Anthems Pendant complete
Anchors and Anthems Pendant front
Anchors and Anthems Pendant back
Thought I would design something new for the Chinese Year of the Dragon… This is a climbing dragon (wingless, Chinese-style) pen barrel in acrylic that I hand painted and then resin coated. I have it offered for sale in my Etsy store: Dragon Pen Barrel. There are also three other unpainted versions in white, indigo and red.
The pen itself is a button-click. chrome and black and uses a Parker-style refill, as well as the widely available UNI-Ball® refill. This one has black ink. It has real heft to it and does not feel like a cheap ball-point.
Dragon Pen Painted Detail
Dragon Pen Painted
Dragon Pen all colours
I designed this 3cm stylized sea turtle to be work either as a pendant or, with the appropriate fitting, as a brooch (see the digital renders of the back of the piece). Available from my store on Shapeways in various materials, from plated stainless steel to glossy .925 sterling silver, from $12.80 to $52.00
Sea Turtle - Render 3
Sea Turtle - Render 4
Sea Turtle - Render 2
Sea Turtle - Render 1
Ever just wonder WHY? Do you question everything? Then this ring is for you! Next time someone exasperates you with a stupid decision just stick up your finger and ask WHY? with a flourish.
I designed this sterling silver (.925 silver) question mark ring myself so that the ring becomes slightly adjustable in size because it doesn’t form a solid circle. It’s a unique design and sure to be a conversation piece.
This ring is NOT silver plated and is NOT hollow. It is a SOLID sterling silver piece.
This ring is available in two sizes READY TO SHIP (no waiting!) from my ETSY STORE.
** US Size 7.4 and Size 5 ** (see ring mandrel photo’s).
Question Mark Ring 1
Question Mark Ring 2
Question Mark Ring 3
Question Mark Ring 4
Have you ever wanted a TARDIS earring (or small pendant)? Well, now you can have one! Printed in Frosted Ultra Detail material by Shapeways, this makes for quite a conversation piece. The TV show “Dr Who” had quite the impact on me as a child (yes, all the way from the original Doctor!) and I’m sure helped spawn my interest in Sci-Fi in general. I have a few Dr Who items in my Shapeways store including a pendant based on the latest series of shows. This is available in other materials, however, I wouldn’t recommend anything other than Frosted Ultra Detail since all others would not show the small details in this design. $9.81 for one earring.
TARDIS earring
Long before modern dice the Romans played with Long Dice. These were made out of ivory, typically, and had designs carved onto the faces to represent the numbers. This intrigued me and I looked around the Wicked Wide World and couldn’t find any for sale. So I made one. It measures 3x1cm and I have attempted to make it fairly weight distributed by carving out six semi-spheres on each face – some on the outside and the remainder on the inside; yes, I know this isn’t perfect but it’s better than having one side with one hole and the other side with six.
The added bonus to this design is that the dice doesn’t go bouncing all over the playing surface, making it much safer for children to play with, and yet it does bounce more than adequately to produce random faces.
$5.96 in White, Strong and Flexible material from Shapeways: The one below is Polished WSF material which has a slightly more, well, polished appearance!
Long Dice - photo 1
Long Dice - photo 4
My latest arrival from Shapeways: My organic bracelet in their new Frosted Detail material. With the split design and thin material this bracelet will fit just about any wrist since it is very flexible. Cost $15.51 and available in other materials, although no metals since it is so thin. Direct link to my Shapeways store.
Organic Bracelet in Frosted Detail
Showing the split design.
A pendant in the shape of the ancient Egyptian Ankh symbol, with the Eye of Horus and Sun symbols on the face.
Shown here in stainless steel. 5cm in length, cost US$15.50 including leather-like necklace.
Direct link to pendant in my Shapeways store.
Ankh Pendant
