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by srjskam
A third order 3D Hilbert curve with 1mm thickness & clearance. 2/8 blocks are rotated so that it forms a loop instead of an open curve. See http://www.shapeways.com/model/111039/tiny_hilbert_cube_variation__1_5mm.html for a 1.5 mm version and http://www.shapeways.com/model/109525/ for a 4th order version.
 
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by ThreeForm
Light, flexible, and easily paintable, these masks are great for Halloween, and make great accessories to spice up your party. This Venetian mask is a medium size. Fasten with elastic string (not included).
 
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by schaewill
 
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by GHP
A great way of expressing longer sentiments - up to 244 characters with a 8cm diameter. Your text will be repeated as many times as it will fit (with at least 0.5cm separation between each repetition). Width of the band is 1.1cm, and the text height is ~0.5cm.

For a cheaper option, see my Mobius Text Napkin Ring (http://www.shapeways.com/model/182784/mobius_text_napkin_ring.html?gid=ug28511).

NOTE: It's possible that this isn't printable in stainless steel, as the wall thicknesses are below the recommended limit of 3mm for this material.
 
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by ShapeKays
 
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by Camazine
successfully_printed Successfully printed in stainless steel from a design courtesy of Bathsheba Grossman. The prices shown do not have any price markup since this model was provided gratis.
 
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by HiLobster
 
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by Oskar_van_Deventer
These are two knots linked together. The two knots turn though eachother in a gearing motion in a 2x3 ratio.

Watch the YouTube video

 
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by ryankittleson
Show your disapproval with this incredibly realistic sculpted version of the classic meme. Sculpted by yours truly, Ryan Kittleson in Zbrush and Sculptris.
 
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by SteveWinter

Roll a Ball on Plastic Rails Inside a 3D Cube. Reach the Exit to Solve the Maze Puzzle. Rolling Ball Maze Puzzle & Brain Game for Kids, teens & Adults.

Color and material options are in the "Select Material" drop-down list on the right. If you want an option not shown or would like a quantity discount, please click on the "Contact Designer" button to write me an email.

Zig Zag Zog - You will learn to zig zag in three dimensions to solve this 5x5x5 maze, but watch out for the pitfalls! The dimensions of this maze are 24mm by 24mm by 24mm and the ball is 7mm in diameter.

Ethereal Maze Puzzles are mazes that you solve by rolling a ball through an innovative new three dimensional lattice structure which forms the maze paths. The goal is to roll the ball through the Labyrinth Maze from the entrance to the exit. An additional challenge is to navigate the ball from the exit back to the entrance.

Start by pushing the ball into the spring loaded entrance ( it looks like a backwards “J”). Tip the maze in different directions to roll the ball along the paths through the maze. Don’t worry, if you make a wrong turn, the ball will not fall out of the maze. If the ball runs into a dead-end you can just roll the ball back the opposite way and try another path, that’s all part of this fun brain game. When you reach the exit there is a spring loaded button to press to release the ball from the maze. The exit is in a corner of the 3D maze, where you will find a bar with the little button sticking out from the side of the maze.

Each maze game come with the ball attached by a little chain link cage for shipping. This needs to be cut off and cut open with scissors and the ball will fall out. Note that each larger size maze comes with a larger ball. The balls can quickly and easily be colored with a highlighter or marker. Let the ball dry for a minute after applying then roll between clean white paper to remove excess color so it does not rub off on the maze. Paint for plastic models can also be used. The orange, green and black balls in the pictures were colored with highlighters or markers. Coloring the ball makes it easier to track in the Labyrinth maze.

See for yourself how Ethereal Maze Puzzles take maze puzzles to a whole new level of challenge and fun. With their convoluted lattice structure they can also be enjoyed as captivating and intriguing sculptural works of art.

For updates, news and reviews please visit the Ethereal Maze Puzzles YouTube channel and Facebook Fan Page

 
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by Spacetime
Chain Bowl was created by dropping a 3D model of linked meshing onto a sphere using a 3D modeling physics engine. Once the meshing contacted the sphere the animation was paused creating this dynamic desk top bowl. Comprised of 912 intersecting rings
 
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by Camazine
Generated by 'Sculpture Generator 1' by Carlo H. Séquin, UC Berkeley.
Successfully printed in Stainless Steel

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by nervoussystem
Inspired by the complex forms of radiolarians, where intricate pattern is integral to structure, these shapes derive from a simulation of spring meshes. We created interactive software to morph, twist, and subdivide each design, transforming a simple mesh to a complex patterned structure.

size (inner circumference)
5 - 49.0mm
6 - 51.5mm
7 - 54.0mm
8 - 56.6mm
9 - 59.1mm
10 - 62.1mm
11 - 64.6mm
12 - 67.2mm

click CREATE to select your size

Watch a video showing the software we created to design these pieces http://vimeo.com/10074976
 
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by vertigopolka
A classic right-handed trefoil knot.
Check out additional models of knots and torus knots in my Knots section.
Also check out the pendant version: Trefoil Knot Pendant.
 
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by vertigopolka
Here's a very festive truncated icosahedron that knows how to party, or maybe partied just a little too much.
 
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by Oskar_van_Deventer
Size 8, 18.54 mm inner diameter. Innovative five-band ring design by Bram Cohen.
Metal version <-- THIS
Nylon version

Watch the YouTube video of the nylon version.

Other puzzle rings designed by Bram:
Sixth Sense
Take Five
Cross Rings
 
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by vertigopolka
This implicit surface was generated and a shell was added to the isosurface in MeshLab.

Please check out all of the other implicit surfaces in my shop. implicit surfaces at vertigo polka
 
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by virtox
While provocatively curved, she is indeed very shy!
She only allows a glowing glimpse of what she holds inside.

A light shade for LED tea-lights or a Luxeon/Cree LEDs
Hiding the source from direct view, resulting in a gentle light emerging

Specifications
This version is 12.5 cm high.
With a wall thickness of 1 mm.
The inside cavity is 4 cm wide and 6 cm high.
See pictures for details.

More
Multiple sizes and shapes available.
 
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by printedCat
These 3D-picture of "Beauty Bird" is my lovely gift for bird lovers. It will make any room look more stylish and warming. It is big as a A4 or "Letter" size paper and casts a great shadow!

See High Resolution Photo of Beauty Bird on Flickr

All images are photos of real objects printed in Nylon (WSF) material by Shapeways.com
This model was designed as one solid piece of art for 3d printing using Zbrush4.2

printedCat on Shapeways
printedCat.com
printedCat on Flickr
printedCat on YouTube
printedCat on Etsy
 
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by Magic
Dice Template
These are the 5 platonic solids to be used as dice template.

You can download them freely and modify them.
If you want to order this set of platonic solids as they are, there is no markup: you just pay for the material (as usual, shipping is free for any order of $25 or more).

In order to reduce the cost, they are hollow, with a tunnel joining the internal shell to the external shell. This tunnel is meant to prevent the automatic repair tool of Shapeways from removing the internal shell. But it is small enough to be invisible and to keep the support material inside.
The thickness of the models is 1.5 mm which is thick enough for Strong and Flexible materials, Details materials and Alumide.

A Youtube tutorial on how to hollow a die is also available.
 
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by Magic
Sorry, I am currently travelling. No customisation is possible until April...

The Solid Marble is a sphere of 7/8" (22 mm).
A Do It Yourself version is also available with no markup!
Read this post for more information.
 
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by MindEversion
the pictures are showing it in stainles steel.
 
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by dformer
a spacy, extraterrestrial object for  keychains, the car, your bathroom, whatever : )
 
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by srjskam
A third order 3D Hilbert curve with 1.5 mm thickness & clearance. 2/8 blocks are rotated so that it forms a loop instead of an open curve.

See http://www.shapeways.com/model/108620/tiny_hilbert_cube_variation.html for a 1mm version and http://www.shapeways.com/model/109525/ for a 4th order 1mm version.
 
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by vertigopolka
This is a cubic interpretation of the classic trefoil knot.

These are not links; it is a single, looping (in a cubic sort of way) structure.

There is also a 50mm version available.
And a pendant version, here: Cubic Trefoil Knot Pendant.


Check out additional models of knots and torus knots in my Knots section.

 
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by clsn
Simple but pretty shape. Rather small: the 2×2×2 cm measurement is from corner to corner; the faces themselves are closer than that.
 
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by de605s
This is the smallest version producible of the Nobbly Wobbly ball I designed in 2000. It is 9/16 inch or 14.5 mm in diameter. All six loops are loose. Shown here are alumide and polished silver.They are very light and can be worn as a pendant or earrings or beads. For the sterling silver version see Silver Nibbly Nobbly.
 
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by stonysmith
Designed as a test of the FCS printing capabilities.
 
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by gjpetch
This is a small sample of the "full color sandstone" material, for calibration purposes. It can be used to determine what the colors of your 3d prints will look like, or it can be used to help match 3d you colors to real objects.
 
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by Marraccini
 
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Downloadable
 
by frank
a funny abstract object that loves to be pushed and squeezed...

 
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by vertigopolka
A Geodesic Sphere.
 
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by vertigopolka
A right-handed (2,3)-torus knot, also known as a trefoil knot.

This model is also available in a 2 inch version.

Check out additional models of knots and torus knots in my Knots section.
 
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by vertigopolka
This coral-inspired model (with 3-fold rotational symmetry) was generated with a single mathematical expression using the implicit surfaces filter in MeshLab.
Please check out all of the other implicit surfaces at vertigo polka.

Also available:
Fuddle Silver
Fuddle Steel/Bronze
Fuddle Color (sandstone)
Fuddle Plastic (hollow)
 
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by de605s
A larger version, this is a nice size and feels good in the hand. You can really notice the feel of the 6 distinct loops.
 
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by henryseg
This design is based on an idea originally due to Geoffrey Irving (http://naml.us/~irving/).
 
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