thekarolina

NYC-based typeface designer looking for ways to bring letterforms out into the 3-dimensional world. Jean Seberg is my haircut hero.

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by TheoJansen
The third public evolution of the Animaris Geneticus Parvus. #7 has evolved legs, with pointy feet instead of flat. Featuring a fully working Theo Jansen mechanism as used in his work "the Rhinoceros".
Also see our new Propeller Propulsion add-on, to have your Strandbeest walk autonomously!

The mechanism is printed assembled, and will work without further assembly right after birth from the printer.

A few tips to consider:

- After birth there might be a little powder left in some joints, or it might not go supersmooth. This will fix itself after the animal has a little bit of practice!

- Some surfaces work better than others. The legs require a little friction, and a flat surface. So for example: A rough table or floor, thin flat carpeting, or a thin rubber sheet. It will slip on a too smooth surface.

- The best way to push it is by its nameplate. Do not push down, but forward.

- The beest is light, but quite strong. It can actually be dropped without breaking. It is not a "toy" however, and not suitable for children. The 3D printer material is easy to stain so clean hands are advised.
 
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by VENERIDESIGN
Nuke Lamp it's is a unique table lamp, its complex surfaces were created using real fluid dynamics simulations.
IMPORTANT:
The lamp consists of 2 parts, then you will receive 2 packages.... (open more info)...
one containing the 3D printed  piece from Shapeways, and a Kit containing the bulb and stand from Veneridesign, then please contact me info@veneridesign.com  for shipping address.
Thank you.


 
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by schreerdesign
(Note, prices reduced) This is a sound magnifier for your iPhone 4 or 4s (does not fit others), based on the old Gramophones of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. NOTE: BASE AND HORN ARE NOW SOLD SEPARATELY FOR TECHNICAL REASON. THIS FILE IS THE BASE ONLY. SEE THIS LINK FOR THE HORN: http://shpws.me/5i0B . (Adding this to cart will add both)

Want to get a set?

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by byShapeways
Draw your earrings and we will turn them into 3d.
Instructions:
1) Download Sketch Sheet
2) Scan the sketch sheet and save the image.
3) Click "Personalize" and upload the image.
4) Order your ring in your choice of material. Shapeways will turn your drawing into a printable 3D model, and ship it to you.
 
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by ThreeForm
The Lotus top is a graceful form that embraces the upper body, accentuating the shoulders and clavicles. It's name comes from its unique design that blooms at the center opening, allowing the wearer to put her head through and rest it comfortably on the neck and shoulders.

A perfect fit requires a 3D body scan. Email Contact (at) ThreeFormFashion.com for more information on full service scanning and fitting.
 
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by Bathsheba
It's a little hypercube pendant! There is a slightly bigger one here.
 
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by LincolnK
Have you ever experienced such a great love for someone that it felt as if your heart was going to burst through your chest? It can even feel as if your entire rib-cage is now filled with your heart.
Inspired by my own experience of falling in love, this is a true artistic expression of a deep and pure love.

Makes a meaningful gift for yourself or that very special loved one.

(Pictured with a necklace. Price is for pendant only)

Featured at multiple design shows including Dutch Design Week, Maker Faire, World Maker Faire, SIGGRAPH, and more!

A smaller version is available both as earrings and as a pendant.
 
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by lilys.
On Proper Usage and Inhibited Ingestion: Why is it that we find the cup so unappetizing? Could it have originated from survival tactics where we relate our proximity to another's teeth as a threat of life, a reminder of predator and prey, poison and contamination? Is this object then successful in its design to prevent gluttonous behavior should food and drink only be offered in the cup? more information at http://lilysu.com
 
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by SheilaMunro
Beautifully designed Dragon Claw Bracelet. Inner circumference is 17 cm. Inner Diameter is approximately: 56mm Distance between claws is: 25.5 mm. Wearable on the forearm as well. Small version. Please contact for a custom size, also currently available in MEDIUM & LARGE. Please DO NOT try to bend open with metal prints to avoid any risk of injury! The metal will not bend, this is a strong, sturdy bracelet in metal. If these sizes will not fit you I will make a custom size no extra cost. ancienteyes@shaw.ca
 
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by printedCat
This model needs some post production assemble.
Please, watch the attached video and key moments of assembling process.

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 16 cm in diameter

 
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by mygadgetlife
Eggbot - Like Robby the Robot, but his head is an egg!

Eggbot takes his inspiration from the mechanical marvel that is Robby the Robot from the 1956 science fiction classic, Forbidden Planet.

Able to serve up an egg in English, he's at your disposal with 187 other languages along with their various dialects and sub-tongues.

Note that Eggbot is safe for food, however the unglazed base is slightly porous, so he should be washed only in warm soapy water, not the dishwasher.
 
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by andrew simpson
This phone allows you to use your phone while you are talking. It keeps the phone away from your head which is a good idea as the jury is still out on whether or not they cause brain tumors.

Just insert your Iphone earbuds and hands-free mic. The sound is crisp and clear. 

The style is taken from an old Bakelite phone and is a joy to use.

Some tips from Vert Design...
We've found that the White Strong & Flexible material works well but gets dirty after a bit of use so printing in the Black or Red might be a better idea. Alternatively, why not paint in your own custom colour.

Be careful when screwing on the end caps. We've made a small cutout designed for the cable but if it falls out before you screw on the endcap, the cable can get pinched.

Check out the improved bass response in the standard earbuds. Interestingly, the earpiece acts as a speaker chamber and the lower frequencies are pretty impressive!
 
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by jeff
I've always been attracted to honeycomb patterns. Hexagons in series are appealing to the eye. Here's a ring designed with this lovely polygon in mind. Inspired by honey, made for your honey, and now supporting the honey bee.

For each ring sold, jbare design will donate a portion of the profits to The Center for Pollinator Research at Pennsylvania State University. They are a leader in research efforts to understand the alarming phenomenon called Colony Collapse Disorder. You can also donate directly to Penn State here.

Click personalize to choose your US ring size. Refer to this chart for converting other ring sizes.
This piece is the perfect pair to the Honey Ring Skinny.

US Ring Size  -  Inside diameter
       4                         14.8mm
       5                         15.7mm
       6                         16.5mm
       7                         17.3mm
       8                         18.1mm
       9                         19.0mm
      10                        19.8mm

Any questions or special requests you can contact me here.
 
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by farbo
 
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by japhyr
Heart Dipping Dish
This is a dish for dipping bread in olive oil. Fill the dish with enough olive oil to cover the heart, and then add balsamic vinegar to the heart. The vinegar will sink to the bottom and fill out the heart! You might need to push the vinegar around with a toothpick to fill out the heart really cleanly, but it is easy to do, and continues to look nice even after you start dipping bread.
 
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by wondercat
 
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by GothamSmith
Hold on to your man (or woman), but not too tightly.
 
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by jberengut
Because a soft boiled egg without tentacles is like a H.P. Lovecraft novel without an ominous sense of doom. These egg cups are guaranteed to make your breakfast at least 70% more awesome - also hold your boiled egg in place.
 
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by seedlingdesign
This quirky design by Seedling is inspired by cave stalagmites. The artist imagined what a stalagmite might look like if the mineral layer deposits were made of wildly different colors. The result is this 3D printed sculpture in all it’s psychedelic rainbow brilliance! Printed in a fused gypsum powder, the piece is hollow and has a very cool visual effect when viewed from below. It makes for a beautiful work of art in modern interiors.
 
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by seedlingdesign
A whimsical play on the concept of ‘fools gold’, this 3D printed sculpture from Seedling is made from a stainless steel core which is then electroplated in real gold. This sculpture is based on fools gold (pyrite) a crystalline form of iron sulphide. If you already collect rocks or minerals, then this piece will be a welcome addition to your collection and a great talking point.
 
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by improbablecog
Though an obvious match for the Teabot - Hot Beverage Steeping Apparatus, this Human Refreshment Interface is also fully compatible with your favorite non-robot themed liquid dispersal methods. Currently available in either black or white glazed ceramic.
 
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by AmericanArchetype
Two kiosks (1 entrance and 1 exit). Additional photos coming soon. The American Archetype subway kiosks are based on the Interborough Rapid Transit Company (IRT) cast-iron prototypes used in New York City from the early 1900s to the mid to late 1950s. These served as covers to New York's subway system stairwells and used a domed roof for entrances and a pyramid roof for exits. The kiosks were most often placed inline within 50-100 feet apart on city sidewalks, usually with the entrance in front of the exit and both facing the same direction. A modern, double-width replica is in use today in Manhattan's Astor Place, although this replica is painted a much brighter green than the kiosks' original olive drab color. NOTICE: The top finials of the kiosk models are extremely fragile. American Archetype has taken every measure to protect these delicate pieces but cannot guarantee that they will arrive intact and not damaged by processing and shipping. If finial pieces are broken or not present, the models will not be replaced. In this event, the modeler may replace the finials with approximately 14 scale inches of .015” brass wire. A small bead of CA glue at the top of the wire can represent the finial top. Modelers should be extremely careful in handling the kiosks to prevent finial breakage. Also note, none of our finials were broken in shipping or normal handling. Instructions and printable glazing (window) template is available at http://www.AmericanArchetypeModels.com.
 
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by MichaelMueller
Somone in my neighborhood is tagging "Amour" ...

I really like this streetart calligraphy, so I used it for a pendant. I've modified it a little: now it's "Amour fou" ... mad love!
 
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by CactusBones
Chain, clasp and steel soldered jump rings not included in this listing on shapeways.

This item requires additional finishing after print. Item shown in the pictures does have a bit of post production work on the surface. I sand and polish the ring after receipt from the printers which rectifies the pitting and any texture of the surface.

If you order this item it will come straight from the machines at shapeways and might come with a slightly jagged surface that may need to be sanded smooth. I do offer this item in its post production glorification at my etsy shop. Contact me if you have questions.

I am currently offering it at my etsy site at the following link: http://www.etsy.com/listing/112013677/branching-heart-necklace-stainless-steel
 
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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 duann
Pin It for Real with the branding iron attachment for a BIC lighter. Why should your pins be contained to the screen when you can 'Pin" things in real life, be it a chair, handbag, pancake or pretzel. Please use with care, not suitable for live bovine branding, not associated with BIC or Pinterest.
 
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by improbablecog
The first piece in the Mad Tea Party series, Teabot is here to ensure that you stay fully caffeinated at all times!

Available in white or black glazed ceramic, it includes 1 Beverage Infusion Device, and 1 Debris Prevention Cover.
 
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by Genghis
My first experiment in Volumic Graffiti. I´m currently trying to get an optimal size/price ratio. Color prototypes will be available soon as well.
 
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by CactusBones
This listing includes the house only. Chain NOT included. This design is capable of fitting on any small chain of your choosing. You can string the chain or small leather or silk cord through the attic space in the house which is hollow from end to end. The house in the picture was sanded and polished a bit by me after it was printed to even out the surface. 3d printing does cause slight surface variations when printed in stainless steel and the house you receive may have a slightly more pitted surface. Other materials available for this house should print perfectly with a smooth surface. I also sell a house ring.

This design features a cute little house that I designed to look like the stereotypical pre colonial house often chosen as a model for doll house constructions. There are details on all four sides of the house. Center of the house is open and you can peer into the house through the windows and the door. One side features cloud-like little bushes while the other side displays a jagged shape to represent grass. The attic space is also empty (going all the way through) so that this ring can be strung on a chain and worn as a necklace if desired. I will be offering a necklace version of this house design soon as well as a modern house and a church. So check back for new designs soon.
 
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by wondercat
 
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by TinyMtn

Mt. Rainier's 14,417-foot peak is visible for nearly one hundred miles on a good day, and is an iconic feature of the horizon in Western Washington. A strato-volcano, Mt. Rainier's present cone is one half-million years old and covered with glaciers that amount to nearly one cubic mile of ice. Though it last erupted in 1854. Rainier is still potentially active, and because of its proximity to the densely-settled Seattle-Tacoma area and the massive amount of ice that would be melted during an eruption, it poses more risk than any other volcano in the US.

This model showcases Rainier's summit and steep cone, and because we used the latest USGS high-resolution data, minor features as little as 100' wide are modeled. Little Tahoma dominates the Eastern slope, the summit crater is obvious, and crevasses in the mountain's major glaciers are even visible. If you can't see Rainier every day, or if you can, but only from one angle, put this mountain on your desk or coffee table and enjoy it whenever you like.

Model scale is 1:62700
Model covers an area approximately 7.8 by 7.8 miles
Altitudes covered: 4109' to 14417'
There is never any vertical exaggeration in TinyMtn models.

Click here for more sizes.
Click here for other 8" models.

TinyMtn models look best in the default "White Strong and Flexible" material, which is also the least expensive material. When you receive the model, there may still be Nylon dust on it from the printing process. Use either an airbrush, canned dust blower, or a soft old toothbrush to remove this dust. Do not get the "White Strong and Flexible" material wet, and don't prime it or use any oil-based paints on it. You can safely seal it with Polycrylic or a similar water-based clear spray sealant. Read more about this popular material here.

The "Frosted Detail" material will show more detail, but is semi-transparent and has an uneven surface texture when unpainted (due to the orientation of the model when Shapeways prints it). It may show up feeling a little greasy and with small crystals in crevasses. Clean those off by soaking the model in warm (but not hot) soapy water and brushing with an old toothbrush. To get the surface to an even matte finish, spray with a few light coats of sandable primer (white automotive primer works), and then do a baking soda grit-blast.

These models have been optimized for the above materials, and are not offered in other materials for strength or cost reasons. If you need one in another material, please contact us and we'll try to accommodate your request.

(C) 2013 TinyMtn (TM)
Model created using GDAL, NetPBM, Gmsh, Carve, MeshLab, and other custom software
Source of digital elevation data: U.S. Geological Survey
The USGS home page is http://www.usgs.gov/

 
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by seedlingdesign
We are stating to develop a line of pendants for foodies and the Bitter Mellon is the first of our designs. To create this model, a larger bitter mellow was purchased from our local Berkeley Bowl, 3d scanned and then reduced in size. The green hues are really beautiful! Note: this item is only the pendant and not a completed necklace. Enjoy!
 
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by AmmarKalo

The Drape Bowl is part of series of home accessories that are designed to look like a frozen pieces of cloth. The modelling was digitally done with physics-based cloth simulators.

Its a great looking little object that can be placed on any flat surface. Use it as an ash tray, a key holder , or even as a paper weight. This version is available multiple colors of Glazed Ceramic.

You can find the Alumide / Plastic version over here :

http://www.shapeways.com/model/627582/drape-bowl-alumide-plastic.html
 
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by duckandflea
A pair of small geometric fox earrings. Each fox is about 10mm/1/4" wide. Earring hooks will be supplied separately but are included in price - please contact the seller with your address and they will be posted out to you.
 
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by vertigopolka
Here's a starry set of earrings, available in a variety of colors and types of plastic.

Please check out the other pieces of plastic jewelry available in my shop: Jewelry - Plastic
My complete line of jewelry is displayed here: Jewely - All
 
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by TinyMtn

Though at 11243' it is only 650' higher than Interstate 70 at Vail Pass, Mt. Hood is the highest point in Oregon and the fourth-highest peak in the Cascades. It is a potentially-active stratovolcano (named after the many layers, or strata, of which it is composed) whose last major eruption was just over 230 years ago. This model showcases Mt. Hood's summit, including a detailed Crater Rock and Devil's Kitchen Headwall, all the way down to steep valleys at 4350' (well below the treeline). We hope seeing this model on your desk inspires you to become one of the roughly 10,000 people who attempt the summit every year (if you are not one of them already!).

Other features of this 3d printed map are Illumination Rock and Hot Rocks at the top of Zigzag Glacier and Mississippi Head at its base, Yocum Ridge and numerous crevasses in Reid Glacier, a prominent Pulpit Rock overlooking Coe Glacier and the tip of the Barrett Spur, a deeply-crevassed Eliat Glacier next to Cooper Spur, and the top reaches of the Mount Hood Meadow Ski Area.

Model scale is 1:30500
Model covers an area approximately 3.8 by 3.8 miles
Altitudes covered: 4350' to 11243'
There is never any vertical exaggeration in TinyMtn models.

Click here for more sizes.
Click here for other 8" models.

TinyMtn models look best in the default "White Strong and Flexible" material, which is also the least expensive material. When you receive the model, there may still be Nylon dust on it from the printing process. Use either an airbrush, canned dust blower, or a soft old toothbrush to remove this dust. Do not get the "White Strong and Flexible" material wet, and don't prime it or use any oil-based paints on it. You can safely seal it with Polycrylic or a similar water-based clear spray sealant. Read more about this popular material here.

The "Frosted Detail" material will show more detail, but is semi-transparent and has an uneven surface texture when unpainted (due to the orientation of the model when Shapeways prints it). It may show up feeling a little greasy and with small crystals in crevasses. Clean those off by soaking the model in warm (but not hot) soapy water and brushing with an old toothbrush. To get the surface to an even matte finish, spray with a few light coats of sandable primer (white automotive primer works), and then do a baking soda grit-blast.

These models have been optimized for the above materials, and are not offered in other materials for strength or cost reasons. If you need one in another material, please contact us and we'll try to accommodate your request.

(C) 2013 TinyMtn (TM)
Model created using GDAL, NetPBM, Gmsh, Carve, MeshLab, and other custom software
Source of digital elevation data: U.S. Geological Survey
The USGS home page is http://www.usgs.gov/

 
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