The nocturnal (or nocturlabe) is a very old instrument for telling time at night by measuring the stars. While concept is ancient, this design is all original. It is fully functional (all dials move properly) and meant to be worn as a pendant. This is now available for sale, as it has been tested and works nicely.

How to Use the Nocturnal:

The top of the nocturnal is where you see a bit of a ring around a spike. This ring can be strung with a chain and makes it possible to wear the nocturnal as a pendant. When reading the nocturnal, this end of the piece should always be up.

Your first step is to set the outermost dial on the date. The months are shown as letters, with January and December at the top, and the progression of the months running *counterclockwise*. Note that the exact position of the letter actually marks the middle of that month. Look closer at the piece and you will see the line that separates the months between the letters.

Now, hold your nocturnal up to the starry night sky, making sure that the date is still properly set. Locate the North Star centred in the hole in the middle of the Nocturnal. Then use the central dial (the one that looks like a pointer) to point to the two stars at the end of the bowl of the *big* dipper.

Once you have this all set. Look closer at the pointer and you will see that within the pointer is an eliptical ring and within this is a smaller pointer. This smaller pointer points to a roman numeral, which shows you the time.

Note again, that the roman numeral is centred on the middle of the hour. So, if the little pointer points in the centre of the numeral, it is in fact half past.

So now you can tell time at night without a powered time piece. This is great for night owls, vampires, and those who appreciate a gothic or steampunk look.

Sad Keanu comes in two sizes

Both are equally sad.

Teeny Keanu ($25) Little Keanu ($45)

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Cheer up, Little Keanu Reeves, it's ok. Just finish your sandwich and march on. Life is like a box of chocolate. Which pill will you choose? There is no spoon. You can't handle the truth! Wait. What was I doing again?

Cheer up, Little Keanu Reeves, it's ok. Just finish your sandwich and march on. Life is like a box of chocolate. Which pill will you choose? There is no spoon. You can't handle the truth! Wait. What was I doing again?

Sad Keanu comes in two sizes. Both are equally sad.

Teeny Keanu -- 2.6inches -- ($25) Little Keanu -- 4inches -- ($45)

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A 3-dimensional version of the Hilbert space filling curve. As shown in the photos, if printed in one of the "Strong & Flexible" plastics, it can be used as a bracelet or hair accessory. It takes a little time to reform back as a cube after being stretched, but it seems that leaving it overnight does the job.

I created the skeleton of a skeletal Lepidoptera. The Death's Head Hawkmoth (Acherontia atropos), seen on The Silence of the Lambs , has a skull marking on its back. I made a full human-like bone structure for the moth, with the grinning skull protruding from its back.

The model is very thin, yet sturdy and flexible. Detail level is fantastic, and the natural texture of the 3d printing process gives it a bone-like appearance that works wonders.

Yes, moths don't have endoskeletons, that's the whole point...

This detailed model of the moon is hollow and therefore very price efficient. It will balance on a small gap on the bottom. You can also hang it on a wire using a bent paperclip. See video and images. Made for full color sandstone.

Yes I did go there. After talking to Christopher Carter from Shapeways, he made me realize the power of the Meme. So here you have it, the mightly anteater who doesn't give a damn. Don't forget to check out ((F U I'm Anta Claus)) and the ((honey badger))

world's smallest Rubik's Cube - for sale
its full functionaly Rubik's cube in small size (12mm)
forum link - http://twistypuzzles.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=17286
youtube review video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBny_NvuxdU
youtube solve video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=483kdp1ud_E

Tom's Mini 12mm 3x3x3 Cube - other build method
http://www.shapeways.com/model/247522/mini-12mm-3x3x3-cube.html

Based on the famous painting that's used to make antiquated versions of rap lyrics.

Here is an attractive and educationally useful pendant for the scholar, astronomer, steampunk enthusiast, or the lover of the unique and celestial.

The tellurion is a model of how the earth and the moon move in space. You will see that the eath rotates freely on its axis, orbited by the moon. Orbit the whole thing around a candle or lightbulb, and you have a full feldged model of the earth, the moon and the sun.

There is some talk that if you spin the little moon on this pendant around the earth with the right conditions, that you can travel forward and back in time! ;)

ASSEMBLY REQUIRED:

If you want a challenge, order this piece inexpensively here on Shapeways, and assemble it yourself at home. Assembly is not complex, but it does require some careful dexterity and a little strength. Disclaimer: If you order this model here and assemble it yourself, Whystler is not responsible for any damage you may cause to it. If you assemble this piece with care and patience, then you will have a nice piece of jewelry.

Watch for the assembly video. In the meantime, check out the showcase video below!

This Universal Equinoctial Ring Dial 2 is a portable and self-orientating sundial. You can see how a similar dial works: http://www.sunwatchmaker.com/instructions.php .

This is an improved version of a previous model:
http://www.shapeways.com/model/132928/universal_ring_dial.html

You'll receive five parts unconnected and undyed. Follow these instructions:
1. Clean the parts with cold water and soft brushing to remove support material remaining from the 3d printing.
2. Dip the parts in cold tea for a couple of hours. Holes will get more dyed because of the support material trapped in them. The slider part doesn't have marks, but with the dying will get as yellowish as the other parts.
3. Paint with black ink the marks. Let dry the ink and then remove it with a wet sheet. This way, ink only remains in the marks. In the photo the slider and some zones of the rings weren't inked so they maintained the yellow tone because tea dyes all no flat surfaces. The hour ring has marks on both sides, but only one needs to be dyed.
4. Enter the slider with a little pressure through the slit of the central (month) bar. It's only possible over June and July marks. Then move the slider to the desired month and day mark. Each mark represents two days.
5. Deform lightly the meridian ring (the bigger one) in order to insert the hour ring. Be sure that both rings have their dyed faces on the same side when in folded position.
6. Deform again the latitude ring to put the central bar in position. Check the photo for the right orientation.
7. Finally, insert the eyelet through the "jasolo fecit" part of the meridian ring and displace it to the latitude value of your location. To improve the sliding of the eyelet, you can clean the path with a stick before the insertion (again the support material).

You can purchase the individual parts in case you need any replacement:
- Meridian ring: http://www.shapeways.com/model/185486/universal_ring_dial_2__meridian_ring_part_.html
- Hour ring: http://www.shapeways.com/model/185480/universal_ring_dial_2__hour_ring_part_.html
- Central Bar: http://www.shapeways.com/model/185737/universal_ring_dial_2__central_bar_part_.html
- Slider: http://www.shapeways.com/model/165846/universal_ring_dial_2__slider_part_.html
- Eyelet: http://www.shapeways.com/model/185479/universal_ring_dial_2__eyelet_part_.html

This is a full working tabacco pipe. The head is made with glazed ceramics, the mouthpiece is antique bronze glossy.

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A pipe is definitely a matchmaker. It makes you look distinguished and sexy. Like a successful scientist, a confident playboy or an experienced sailor.
Yeah, tabacco is bad for your health, so use bubbles instead! Works even better cause it gives you a great lemon flavour, but this depends on the dish soap you use. The ladys will appreciate it!

Attention!
The pipe is made of two parts. You need to order both and mount it by yourself! You can find the mouthpiece here.
I would suggest e.g. Sugru (sugru.com) for the sealing.
Cause the pipe is made of glazed ceramic, there is the possibility that some of the glaze stuck the openings. In case of this, you need to grind or even drill this parts to clear it.
Please order the pipe only if you think you can handle this!

Please message me if you have any questions.

It's a sign! Right here on our potato chips! This super realistic potato chip with a discoloration bears an uncanny resemblance to the butchered painting Ecce Homo. Don't actually try to eat it, not that you would want to destroy such a work of art (again!). If you want some other image on the chip, just let me know and I can make you a custom one for $50 plus the printing costs.

 The worst ear plug the internet has to offer. Use this model for gauges from 4 gauge to 00 gauge (5-10mm). Includes a slightly raised rim for a snug fit. For this version, it can be modified to fit any size as low as 4 gauge, after that the hands just won't really fit. If anyone has very small gauges and wants a special version feel free to contact me, I'm sure we can come up with something that works for you! To Clarify: These earplugs are sold individually, not in pairs!

Warning: this is an old but functional version. Check the newer version at:
http://www.shapeways.com/model/146656/universal_ring_dial_2.html

This Universal Equinoctial Ring Dial is a portable and self-orientating sundial. You can see how a similar dial works: http://www.sunwatchmaker.com/instructions.php .

You''ll get in position the meridian ring, the equatorial ring and the central bar. The eyelet must be inserted through the "jasolo fecit" part of the meridian ring. The slider is entered through the slit of the central bar and then it is turned with a little force.

For finishing, dip the model a couple of hours in cold tea (hot or warm tea will deform the model). Later, paint with black ink the marks and once dried, remove the ink with a wet tissue (ink will remain on the marks).

She's colourful, she's fast, and she'll always be loyal; sat on your shelf. Model has been adjusted to have the tail connected to a back leg. This makes it more sturdy to print.

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

3D fractal. Spiralling spirals. Height 8.0 cm Width 3.9 cm Depth 4.2 cm

View a youtube video of this 3D fractal design

 The unellenu store on shapeways for more great gift ideas.
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Inspired by M. C. Escher's 1943 Lithograph, Reptiles. Multiple units can be tessellated together - there is a small (1mm) loop on the reverse to allow it to be used as a pendant.

Look, it's Beautiful Squidward! Do you know someone who deserves this trophy?

A spherical Astrolabe

Cooling tower of nuclear power plant.

This is a full-scale replica of a Cold-War era Soviet Nuclear Launch Key. Two of these keys are the only thing that held us from Armageddon for many years.