Inspired by the well known mobius strip (discovered by August Ferdinand Möbius in 1858), an interest in the unusual, and 3D modelling, I created the Twin Rail mobius pendant.

A half shell and 3 rails form a bearing-like structure to encapsulate a train of 6mm balls in a mind-warping cage with a twisting, fascinating movement bringing to life the only pendent of its kind in the world.

Includes a 4mm loop for attaching to a necklace or leather cord.

See the photographs with retro-fitted 31 6mm chrome steel ball bearings... in the bottom photo, the balls have been heated until they 'blue'... check out the video to see how they move by clicking on the little icon below the camera above.

Also available smaller and in silver, Twin Rail Mobius Pendant - small


Note: this item is the shell alone, you will need to aquire and fit the balls (31 x 6mm or 29 x 1/4 in) as well as a suitable necklace to hang it from, a 3mm leather cord works well.

The design is based on the classic Celtic-style knot symbol for the World Tree from Norse mythology, Yggdrasil.

Inside the leaves you can see a small sphere of blue. If you look reaaally carefully, you could notice that the continents in the blue ball are in the shape of Pangea and not our current distribution.

A Voronoi network wrapped onto a Möbius toroid.

   one cup a day 
Day 09: Low Resolution Cup
30 days, 30 coffee cups project

View the collection

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3D Print in Ceramics vs. 3D Model

review & details

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Though these earrings may resemble an xenomorphic sea creature, we can neither confirm nor deny that they were modeled after any organism living, dead, or bearing any blood relation to our board of directors.

These earrings are sized for 18 gauge piercings and should fit most people with pierced ears. If you need a different size, just ask! I have a few larger gauges already available in the shop, and can resize it to a custom gauge if it's not already there.

Disclaimer on the images: any photos labeled "polished" are stainless steel that has been hand polished with a dremel. The stainless that you order will have more of a texture to it. I haven't yet made these for myself in bronze glossy, gold plated glossy, or either types of silver, but if you want the highly polished look your best bet is going to be silver glossy.

Eleganty swirling towards itself.

Larger version available here
I recommend to use these with silver earring hooks and attach them with (7mm) split rings (not included) These are availble at your local bijoux or jewellery store or via websites. If you have trouble finding them, contact me with a copy of your invoice and I will make sure you get a pair!

More earrings

Found on an alien beach. Left by what creature?

A smaller model is here.

Flora Earrings

This Unicursal Hexagram pendant is 1.3 inches tall.  View the unicursal hexegram in 3d.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicursal_hexagram

2010-12-21: Untested print.
2010-12-21: Reoriented hoop on top.
2010-12-21: Ordered first print, waiting for arrival.
2010-12-23: Print cancelled due to wall thickness.
2011-01-23: This model is being updated with a larger, more functional clasp.  Look for updates within the next couple days.
2011-01-27:  This model has been revised and should be printable with a functional clasp.  Print is still untested, updates soon.
2011-01-27: Test print ordered in stainless steel and alumide, expected arrival on February 16th.
2011-04-22: New photo uploaded.

These robotic wings are designed to be used with standard earring fishhooks and a jump ring to connect (findings are not included at this point, so you'll have to add those). A good alternative to the standard Bladewings if you don't have 18g or larger piercings.

A version of the Flora Earrings that is intended to have a pair of standard earring fishhooks attached with jump rings (not included unfortunately, you'll have to add your own). A great alternative for those with smaller than 18g piercings!