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.

This pendant features a mobius style spiral that can enclose a 6mm ball which jingles and jangles when worn.

If you'd prefer a right hand spiral, please see; http://www.shapeways.com/model/169011

NOTE:
Shapeways have decided that this model is unprintable with the ball enclosed.
This model will take a 6mm steel ball which can be fitted by gently forcing open the spiral... see video.
A 5mm ball is available here; http://www.shapeways.com/model/172759 or simply use a suitable (4.5mm-6mm) ball bearing.

Step Twin - Stepped edge Die - a D6 die (dice) with stepped edges to compliment my 'Stepped corner D6' see; http://www.shapeways.com/model/156671/stepped_die_d6.html?gid=ug43177 .
This die has 18mm sides with 7mm tall numbers and 1.2mm stepping.

See also; http://www.shapeways.com/model/158405/stepped_die_d12.html?gid=ug43177 a D12 featuring stepping under the center of the numbers.

A mobius strip pendant inscribed with End = Beginning

This model was designed by request to represent the cycle of relationships - the end of one relationship leads to the begining of another. The cycle, as with the mobius strip can be endless.

Successfully printed in Shapeways stainless steel many time over.

The little cousin to my Twin Rail Mobius pendant.

This pendant is designed to take a 4mm ball, or it can be left as it is.

The pendant features an eye to accomodate upto 4mm necklace.

Looks stunning in Shapeways 3D printed Sterling Silver!

After many successful prints of this model in Silver prior to December '12 Shapeways have decided that this model is no longer printable in Sliver - If you order in silver please expect the order to be rejected.
Paul

European 4 in 1 micromaille sheet, 484 rings.

The rings are 0.7mm 'wire', AR4.5, ID = 3.15mm

Size (as printed) 54.43 (L) x 2.46 (W) x 59.06 (H) mm - depending upon the lay of the weave all the gaps allowed for printing will be taken up.

When laid flat, the printed sheet is 5.4 x 6.9cm

Dragonscale Chain Maille (mail) sampler.

Large rings are 18mm OD 2mm 'wire', the small rings are 12mm OD 1mm 'wire'. With the large aspect ratios of the rings, this is quite a loose weave with plenty of flexibility. This sample patch comprises of 86 rings in all with no joins!.

Chain Maille (mail) Dice Bag.

The mail is quite a loose weave of European 4 in 1, 'wire' is 1.5mm diameter and the inside diameter of the rings are 8.5mm giving an aspect ratio (AR) of 5 2/3.

There's twelve rings at the top to thread a draw string through.

K2 1926 Telephone Box (kiosk) OO (1:76, 4mm) scale.
Please see the 'It Arrived' section of the forum for detailed images.

Updated model:
The parts for the K2 are all now mounted on a sprue.

Also available as a set of three. and as a set of six.

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