by
virtox
Accused of being fake, witchcraft and simply impossible..
This kinetic sculpture is inspired by the unlimited freedom of 3d printing,
it wobbles and turns with a slight movement of the hand.
Now give it a good spin or puff of air and it erupts in erratic and wild behavior.
This is the 5cm / 2" version, see the Gyro the Forms section for other shapes and sizes.
Corner stand available separately, or get the complete set below!
NEW!
Now also available as a pendant/keyfob!
In both Extra small and Small
Instructions
It is composed of four concentric cubes, each one spinning around a different axis.
The model needs some minor assembly:
Each inner cube has two knobs which need to be placed into the corresponding clamps in the parent cube. It's easiest to start with the inner most and continue outward.
And then... spin it away !
Notes
Do not be alarmed if your cube will not run smoothly at first!
Because of minor variations as a result of the printing process,
some need to wear in a little but will loosen up very quickly.
In the example video I am blowing on it to make it move, it's that smooth.
Be a little careful with (the assembly of) the Alumide version as this material is slightly less flexible/robust than the Strong & Flexible materials.
Get a complete set.
A default set consists of an Alumide Gyro the Cube and a White stand, you can change the materials in your cart later.
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This kinetic sculpture is inspired by the unlimited freedom of 3d printing,
it wobbles and turns with a slight movement of the hand.
Now give it a good spin or puff of air and it erupts in erratic and wild behavior.
This is the 5cm / 2" version, see the Gyro the Forms section for other shapes and sizes.
Corner stand available separately, or get the complete set below!
NEW!
Now also available as a pendant/keyfob!
In both Extra small and Small
Instructions
It is composed of four concentric cubes, each one spinning around a different axis.
The model needs some minor assembly:
Each inner cube has two knobs which need to be placed into the corresponding clamps in the parent cube. It's easiest to start with the inner most and continue outward.
And then... spin it away !
Notes
Do not be alarmed if your cube will not run smoothly at first!
Because of minor variations as a result of the printing process,
some need to wear in a little but will loosen up very quickly.
In the example video I am blowing on it to make it move, it's that smooth.
Be a little careful with (the assembly of) the Alumide version as this material is slightly less flexible/robust than the Strong & Flexible materials.
Get a complete set.
A default set consists of an Alumide Gyro the Cube and a White stand, you can change the materials in your cart later.
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by
Bathsheba
A theorem walks into a bar...
The Klein Bottle is a mathematical joke: a surface with only one side. This one feels just right in your hand and opens bottles with ease and style. Built to last in steel, it's the perfect touch for any math fan's kitchen.
The Klein Bottle is a mathematical joke: a surface with only one side. This one feels just right in your hand and opens bottles with ease and style. Built to last in steel, it's the perfect touch for any math fan's kitchen.
Yes, it really works!
Klein not-a-bottle-opener is here.
by
mu3d93
This is a fun gadget that you can have you in house to show your friends how the sphere was printed inside the rail and you can never detach it!
http://www.shapeways.com/model/edit/605978/ [NEW] Buy the v2.0!:
http://www.shapeways.com/model/108596/rail-with-a-ball-inside-keychain.html Buy the Keychain version
by
richgain
This cube really is something quite special.
About a year ago, after seeing the Transformers movie, I was inspired, by the behaviour of the alien technology in the AllSpark cube, to try and design a puzzle that could expand equally in all directions. To make things even harder, I wanted each piece to be locked in place by the preceding move.
After many prototypes I finally succeeded in creating this unique sculpture consisting of six parts.
The first stage in solving the puzzle involves discovering how the pieces fit together in the expanded configuration. (One of these moves includes a rotation, which makes it much harder to crack by computer!)
The second stage is to collapse the expanded cube down to the smaller cube by pressing each of the faces in the correct sequence.
The name of the puzzle comes from a (now obsolete) alternative to the Big Bang Theory proposed by Fred Hoyle. I like the fact that from its expanded, steady state the cube can either collapse inwards or explode outwards.
© Richard Gain 2008
About a year ago, after seeing the Transformers movie, I was inspired, by the behaviour of the alien technology in the AllSpark cube, to try and design a puzzle that could expand equally in all directions. To make things even harder, I wanted each piece to be locked in place by the preceding move.
After many prototypes I finally succeeded in creating this unique sculpture consisting of six parts.
The first stage in solving the puzzle involves discovering how the pieces fit together in the expanded configuration. (One of these moves includes a rotation, which makes it much harder to crack by computer!)
The second stage is to collapse the expanded cube down to the smaller cube by pressing each of the faces in the correct sequence.
The name of the puzzle comes from a (now obsolete) alternative to the Big Bang Theory proposed by Fred Hoyle. I like the fact that from its expanded, steady state the cube can either collapse inwards or explode outwards.
© Richard Gain 2008
by
MindEversion
A borromeanring-minimal surface in honeycomb style.
Now i have one in a half size too.
by
virtox
Phamora Ceramics!
Is inside out? Or is it not? Perhaps both?
This is an Amphora from another space-time.
An ancient object which we knew had to exist.
And after years of excavation in other dimensions we finally found it!
A very exotic vase with a unique near-impossible shape, suitable for use with dry flowers and striking enough to stand alone.
Theoretically it can also hold water in the toroidal bottom part, read practical details below.
Very suitable as a wedding gift to symbolize love and infinity.
The number eight (or sideways infinity) plays an important role in this piece,
both in the number of arms and the cross-section of this model.
Notes:
To improve print quality and after some deliberation with production, this model has been slightly updated on August 24th 2012; The arms have been thickened and the holes enlarged to improve strength and glazing.
Still I recommend not to put a lot of stress on the handles.
Refer to rendered images for the latest version. I will update photo's asap.
The bottom it stands on, is unglazed, which is invisible during normal display.
All clearly visible parts will be fully glazed, but there is a chance some parts on in the inside might not, which may compromise it's ability to hold water.
While production does their absolute best and all recent prints turned out perfectly glazed and hold water, due to the complexities involved, there is no 100% guarantee for to be absolutely watertight.
Is inside out? Or is it not? Perhaps both?
This is an Amphora from another space-time.
An ancient object which we knew had to exist.
And after years of excavation in other dimensions we finally found it!
A very exotic vase with a unique near-impossible shape, suitable for use with dry flowers and striking enough to stand alone.
Theoretically it can also hold water in the toroidal bottom part, read practical details below.
Very suitable as a wedding gift to symbolize love and infinity.
The number eight (or sideways infinity) plays an important role in this piece,
both in the number of arms and the cross-section of this model.
Notes:
To improve print quality and after some deliberation with production, this model has been slightly updated on August 24th 2012; The arms have been thickened and the holes enlarged to improve strength and glazing.
Still I recommend not to put a lot of stress on the handles.
Refer to rendered images for the latest version. I will update photo's asap.
The bottom it stands on, is unglazed, which is invisible during normal display.
All clearly visible parts will be fully glazed, but there is a chance some parts on in the inside might not, which may compromise it's ability to hold water.
While production does their absolute best and all recent prints turned out perfectly glazed and hold water, due to the complexities involved, there is no 100% guarantee for to be absolutely watertight.
by
Vesa
Two piece puzzle ring.
Inner diameter 19mm.
NOTE: This is prototyped only in plastic. Tolerances may not work in metal.
Inner diameter 19mm.
NOTE: This is prototyped only in plastic. Tolerances may not work in metal.
by
gibell
Five intersecting tetrahedra with an icosahedron inside them. There is just enough space between all the pieces that it will print as 6 separate objects. The edge length of the tetrahedron is 7.5cm, it stands 8.6 cm high, about the size of a tennis ball.
by
jsp7707
This is a model of 30 Identical pieces combined to make 1 solid piece
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).
by
vertigopolka
This model is made of a two continuous bands that wrap diagonally around a torus shape 45 times before connecting to the original starting points. Here's two more Spiral Tori: Spiral Torus 110mm and a colored version Holiday Spiral Torus
by
kspaho
By now, you all must know how badass the honey badger is. It just doesn't give a sh** for anyone or anything. It eats cobras, fights any animal out there, including lions, bears, it just doesn't give a sh**. Gets stung by thousands of bees, snakes, it just doesn't die.
If you are a fan of this creature, you would not be able to pet one, as it would chew your face off, but thanks to 3D-printing, everyone can hold one of these beasts without sacrificing their safety.
by
virtox
A large and robust version of the delicate free form "Holey".
Please handle with care, the points are very rigid and might be dangerous if handled irresponsibly.
This object is not toy and should be kept away from children.
Please handle with care, the points are very rigid and might be dangerous if handled irresponsibly.
This object is not toy and should be kept away from children.
by
virtox
Accused of being fake, witchcraft and simply impossible..
This kinetic sculpture is inspired by the unlimited freedom of 3d printing,
it wobbles and turns with a slight movement of the hand.
Give it a good spin and it moves in erratic and wild ways.
Corner stand for this model is here: Corner stand for 10cm Gyro the Cube
This is the 10cm / 4" version, see the Gyro the Forms section for other shapes and sizes.
Instructions
It is composed of four concentric cubes, each one spinning around a different axis.
The model needs some minor assembly:
Each inner cube has two knobs which need to be placed into the corresponding clamps in the parent cube. It's easiest to start with the inner most and continue outward.
And then... spin it away !
Notes
Be careful with a cube this size, fingers may get pinched if handeled carelesly.
It is not a toy for children!
This kinetic sculpture is inspired by the unlimited freedom of 3d printing,
it wobbles and turns with a slight movement of the hand.
Give it a good spin and it moves in erratic and wild ways.
Corner stand for this model is here: Corner stand for 10cm Gyro the Cube
This is the 10cm / 4" version, see the Gyro the Forms section for other shapes and sizes.
Instructions
It is composed of four concentric cubes, each one spinning around a different axis.
The model needs some minor assembly:
Each inner cube has two knobs which need to be placed into the corresponding clamps in the parent cube. It's easiest to start with the inner most and continue outward.
And then... spin it away !
Notes
Be careful with a cube this size, fingers may get pinched if handeled carelesly.
It is not a toy for children!
by
denali3ddesign
A physical interpretation of a drawing by the same name published in the 1940 book "Mathematics and the Imagination." The toy features a hole through a hole in a hole...kinda mind-bendy.
Order in "Frosted Ultra Detail" for the best possible finish, or in the Strong and Flexible plastics for color.
by
schreerdesign
Nothing says true love like a slimy clutching cephalopod! This little beauty is gently caressing a dangling heart. You supply your own chain.
by
JACANT
No curves. Every part is a straight line. Wall thickness 1mm.
by
printedCat
This model needs some post production assemble.
Please, watch the attached video and key moments of assembling process.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaxAkzxc6jg&hd=1 - HD Video
Replica of Wooden splinter Bird of Happiness
Bird of Happiness is the traditional North Russian wooden toy, carved in the shape of a bird. It was invented by Pomors, the inhabitants of the coasts of the White and Barents Seas. The Bird of Happiness is made without glue or other fasteners, by carving thin petals for the bird’s wings and tail and then using a special method of spreading and curving them, also found in other products of the North Russian handicraft. The amulet is usually made of pine, fir, spruce, or Siberian cedar. It is suspended inside a house, guarding the family hearth and well-being.
Source(s):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_of_Happiness_(toy)
The wings width is 0.7 mm. The gap between wings is 0.5 mm.
The shell of the body is 1 mm.
The weight is 18 grams.
Please, watch the attached video and key moments of assembling process.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaxAkzxc6jg&hd=1 - HD Video
Replica of Wooden splinter Bird of Happiness
Bird of Happiness is the traditional North Russian wooden toy, carved in the shape of a bird. It was invented by Pomors, the inhabitants of the coasts of the White and Barents Seas. The Bird of Happiness is made without glue or other fasteners, by carving thin petals for the bird’s wings and tail and then using a special method of spreading and curving them, also found in other products of the North Russian handicraft. The amulet is usually made of pine, fir, spruce, or Siberian cedar. It is suspended inside a house, guarding the family hearth and well-being.
Source(s):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_of_Happiness_(toy)
The wings width is 0.7 mm. The gap between wings is 0.5 mm.
The shell of the body is 1 mm.
The weight is 18 grams.
by
virtox
Remnants of a foreign creature perhaps?
This shell only allows a glowing glimpse of what it holds inside.
A large and marveling light cover with a space in the middle with room for Luxeon LED's or other power-saving lights.
It hides the source from direct view resulting in a gentle glow emerging.
More
Other sizes and shapes available.
This shell only allows a glowing glimpse of what it holds inside.
A large and marveling light cover with a space in the middle with room for Luxeon LED's or other power-saving lights.
It hides the source from direct view resulting in a gentle glow emerging.
More
Other sizes and shapes available.
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seedlingdesign
This radiant 3D printed sculpture by Seedling was inspired by the natural formations known as desert rose crystals (see photos below for an example of this sculpture next to a real desert rose crystal). Featuring geometric, interlocking rose patterns and made from 3D printed, colored gypsum, this work of art will be an interesting addition to your collection.
by
henryseg
This design is based on an idea originally due to Geoffrey Irving (http://naml.us/~irving/).
by
moloko
minimalist design, great functionality.
This shaker is conveniently filled from the top through it's big funnel-shaped opening. There is no plug, no lid - just this one hole does the trick.
The internal design of the shaker allows individual and precise dispensing from first to last serving.
Choose between black or white glazed ceramics, the only food safe-tested materials on Shapeways.
This shaker is conveniently filled from the top through it's big funnel-shaped opening. There is no plug, no lid - just this one hole does the trick.
The internal design of the shaker allows individual and precise dispensing from first to last serving.
Choose between black or white glazed ceramics, the only food safe-tested materials on Shapeways.
by
printedCat
This model needs some post production assemble.
Please, watch the attached video and key moments of assembling process.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSDs6_Gp2yU&hd=1 - HD Video
Replica of Wooden splinter Bird of Happiness
Bird of Happiness is the traditional North Russian wooden toy, carved in the shape of a bird. It was invented by Pomors, the inhabitants of the coasts of the White and Barents Seas. The Bird of Happiness is made without glue or other fasteners, by carving thin petals for the bird’s wings and tail and then using a special method of spreading and curving them, also found in other products of the North Russian handicraft. The amulet is usually made of pine, fir, spruce, or Siberian cedar. It is suspended inside a house, guarding the family hearth and well-being.
Source(s):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_of_Happiness_(toy)
It is 15.5 cm in diameter
Please, watch the attached video and key moments of assembling process.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSDs6_Gp2yU&hd=1 - HD Video
Replica of Wooden splinter Bird of Happiness
Bird of Happiness is the traditional North Russian wooden toy, carved in the shape of a bird. It was invented by Pomors, the inhabitants of the coasts of the White and Barents Seas. The Bird of Happiness is made without glue or other fasteners, by carving thin petals for the bird’s wings and tail and then using a special method of spreading and curving them, also found in other products of the North Russian handicraft. The amulet is usually made of pine, fir, spruce, or Siberian cedar. It is suspended inside a house, guarding the family hearth and well-being.
Source(s):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_of_Happiness_(toy)
It is 15.5 cm in diameter
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unellenu
A fractal heart ornament with spiral details. This decorative heart is approximately 12cm across and has a loop at the top so that you can hang it up.
The unellenu store on shapeways - for designer objects, fractal art, sculpture and jewelry.
shapeways.com/shops/unellenu
unellenu website unellenu.com
twitter: unellenu http://twitter.com/unellenu
facebook : unellenu jewellery
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facebook: unellenu fractal sculpture & homewares
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The unellenu store on shapeways - for designer objects, fractal art, sculpture and jewelry.
shapeways.com/shops/unellenu
unellenu website unellenu.com
twitter: unellenu http://twitter.com/unellenu
facebook : unellenu jewellery
http://www.facebook.com/unellenu
facebook: unellenu fractal sculpture & homewares
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Unellenu/188186071212813
youtube: unellenuhttp://www.youtube.com/unellenu1
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berky93
A new take on the mobius strip. A strip with the center section removed creates an even more complicated and interesting shape.
Can be used as a pendant, or a Christmas tree ornament, or just a neat little desk toy. I even have one mounted on my wall with a small nail.
Can be used as a pendant, or a Christmas tree ornament, or just a neat little desk toy. I even have one mounted on my wall with a small nail.
by
unellenu
Zenith crown, a 3D fractal design.
This piece can be worn as a crown or used as a decorative sculpture.
Scroll down the page to see dimensions in centimetres and inches.
The unellenu store on shapeways - for designer objects, fractal art, sculpture and jewelry.
shapeways.com/shops/unellenu
unellenu website
http://unellenu.com
twitter: unellenu
http://twitter.com/unellenu
facebook: unellenu jewellery
http://www.facebook.com/unellenu
facebook: unellenu sculpture and homewares
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Unellenu/188186071212813
http://www.youtube.com/unellenu1
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unellenu
The Resonator collection by unellenu includes the following designs
Reverb Tag Pendant, inspired by reverb patterns and geometry, with echoing and overlapping lines.
Secure Access Tag Pendant, with Guilloché patterns. Patterns similar to this are often used for security on currency and documents. I like the idea that a tag like this could be a used as a key or a code for secure access, particularly in a sci-fi setting.
Angeldevil Tag Pendant, with an abstract winged entity on one side and a downward pointing motif on the other.
Spaceship Door Tag Pendant, with a complex symmetrical pattern radiating out from the centre.
unellenu website
http://unellenu.com
The unellenu store on shapeways
http://www.shapeways.com/shops/unellenu
twitter: unellenu
http://twitter.com/unellenu
facebook: unellenu jewellery
http://www.facebook.com/unellenu
facebook: unellenu sculpture and homewares
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Unellenu/188186071212813
http://www.youtube.com/unellenu1
by
flypig
This is a spherical function 'designed' using Functy (3D graph rendering) and intended to test out full colour sandstone. The object can be described entirely using the following functions.
Radius = (0.01*((1+cos(12*(a+(p*2)))*sin(p))+(1+cos(3*a+p))))
(R, G, B) = ((1+cos(p*2))/2, 0.3, cos(12*(a+(p*2)))>0.9)
The result is surprisingly effective, and although the blades get very thin at the edges, the printer has dealt with them wonderfully. It feels brittle, but not dangerously so. The colours are also much more vivid than I was expecting. Great!
Alas, it has no practical value that I can think of. Pushing mathematical functions into reality feels like an end in itself.
by
vertigopolka
This 125mm (4.9-inches) pink and blue baby is based on a Buckyball, also known as a truncated icosahedron. See more of my color models: Vertigo's Colored Polyhedra, and a blue bucky version: Blue Bucky 125mm.
by
vertigopolka
This model is made of two pairs of colored spiral bands that wrap diagonally in opposite directions around a torus shape (142mm / 5.6 inches).
Smaller version here: 4-Color Spiral Torus
See more of my color models: Vertigo's Colored Polyhedra
Smaller version here: 4-Color Spiral Torus
See more of my color models: Vertigo's Colored Polyhedra
