virtox

I strive to create thought-provoking 3d printing designs. Inspiration comes from technology, biology, mathematics, physics and chemistry.

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The elegant pair of spiral droplet earrings. With integrated loops.
I recommend to use these with silver earring hooks. (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!

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Candle stand, based on the beautiful Gyroid formula, mimicking coral structures.
Suitable for (non-dripping) 20-22mm diameter candles.

Please handle with care and do not to let the flame get to low/close to the stand.
For extra protection, wrap bottom of candle with aluminium foil.

A double color version is also available

 
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An intimate and precious gift for that special anyone!
Your name or message in braille on a symbol of eternity.

Available in sizes from 16 to 22mm. (Internal ring diameter)
Recommended material : Silver (Glossy)

Technical details: This 5 mm wide ring contains a fine 6-dot braille.
Image is render. But a 3mm version with photograph is here.

More rings, Pendants and Bracelets available.

 
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While playing on the math playground, I found this pretty pebble. Suitable as a pendant or bead.
Necklace not (yet) included, you will need a thin flexible cord to make the sharp turn on the inside.

 
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A spiraling web cube

The cube contains 24 spirals intertwining.
A large, playful and decorative piece.

See video for full effect!
 
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Two separate but interpenetrating cubical gyroids.

Added color in images is to identify the two separate parts.
This is the monochrome version for one of the strong and flexible materials.
(so both parts will be the same color)

Alumide is experimental.

Full color version :
http://www.shapeways.com/model/107881/double_gyroid_color.html
 
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Dodecahedron LED Cap

Material translucency test.
(example is WSF)
A cap for short 5 mm, high output leds.

Other shapes available on request (cubes, spheres, pyramids, you name it)

As startup-costs are half the price on this one, bulk is recommended, please contact me with the shape and amount required.
 
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A double caged pendant with a few twists!
It contains an ambigram, made from two characters of your choosing.
The outer cage is connected to the ambigram,
which can rotate freely around the inner cage. (See the video!)

The used font is "Deja Vu Sans Mono".
I will do my very best to make each combination into a nice ambigram and make it fit snuggly inside the cage.
Leave a "remark for the designer" if you wish to see the model before I finalize your version.

It is also possible to use any symbol, model, logo you like, contact me with details and I'll make it happen!
I will add more examples over time.

Necklace not included.
 
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A 3d printed stress toy.
So far it has turned out to be very resilient and helpful ;-)

(See video!) I recommend this for people in customer service, financial, development and executive departments ;-P

Shown is the old grey, currently available in White, Black, Red, Blue, Pink, and Purple!

 
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This pair of loosely entangled bracelets is based on Gyroid bones.
A very elegant variation on the mathematical equation.
This is the broad version:
Width : 24mm / 0.9 Inch
Thickness : 9mm / 0.4 Inch
Size/Diameter : 40 - 70mm / 1.6 - 2.8 Inch

Each size is custom created for a uniform look and feel over all sizes.
It's quite flexible, so you can easily slide it over the hand.

If you would like a small opening in the bracelet so you can have a tighter fit, please leave a remark.

Slim version available here.

 
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Is it love?
Is it peace?
Is it a hug?
Is it a heart?
Yes!

This solid, organic and elegant pendant tries to capture love and peace in all it's dimensions.

Perfect for Valentines and weddings.
Get it in one of the smooth bright sparkly colored materials.
Or.. go all out with one of the pleasantly solid metal versions!

This is the medium pendant, 35 mm/1.38"  high.
Best worn on a flexible medium (~3mm) cord or necklace. (Not included.)

Video available below, and more photos on flickr.

Also in Small (28 mm/1.1") and Large (42 mm/1.75")


 
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Curley alien, escaped from it's pendant.
Actually it is a posed "character" from a short animation I made :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFCem6JfisY
WSF tested, others available per request
 
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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.

 
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Running in Circles
A pair of large hypnotic earrings.
Inspired by ripple patterns in water.
Where one ripple ends, another begins.
Passing each other without interfering.

This is the Large size.
Diameter of largest circle is 55mm, total height for one is 65mm.
Suitable for all Strong & Flexible materials.
Silver earrings hooks included, courtesy of Shapeways!

Also available in Extra Large, Medium and Small
 
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Dodecahedral sibling of Gyro the Cube (L).
Same principle, more faces, more rings and more fun ! :-)
Made of five nested dodecahedra, each one is limited to rotate about it's own axis.

This is the 9cm / 3.5" version.

Instructions

For tighter clearances it is printed with the hinges out of place. So this model needs a little manual assembly. Each element has two "knobs" which need to be "clicked" into the corresponding "clamps" in the parent element.
It's easiest to start with the inner one and then continue outwards.
And then... rotate away !

Note, Please be careful with the assembly of the Alumide version as this material is less flexible than the others.

Also available

  Gyro the Cube Gyro the Dodo Gyro the Cube (L) Gyro the Dodo (L)   Gyro the Cube
$ 25.00 (Excl vat)
$ 29.75 (Inc vat) Gyro the Dodo
$ 30.00 (Excl vat)
$ 35.70 (Inc vat) Gyro the Cube (L)
$ 75.00 (Excl vat)
$ 89.25 (Inc vat) Gyro the Dodo (L)
$ 80.00 (Excl vat)
$ 95.20 (Inc vat)

 
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The hip bone connects to the gyroid bone ?
The gyroid bone, another wonder of nature and mathematics.
Tested in WSF, but I left all material options open for the daring.
 
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Eno, start of a a unique pendant series, composed of (r)evolving shells.
Available in a variety of styles and materials, check out the video!

Styles
Eno: Smooth all over.
Adam: Both sides have sharp ridges on the outside.
Eve: Both sides have round ridges on the outside.
Ando : One side round ridged, other side sharp ridged.

Suitable for and tested in Strong & Flexible and Metal!

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Pendants & Jewelry

 
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Inspired by a humble form, but it's nobular extensions tickle the imagination as to what it resembles most.

This cup can hold a maximum of 90 ml, but is designed to hold a double espresso.

Part of the "coffee not included" series.

 
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Write your name or message in Morse code.
Hiding it in plain sight.
You can choose up to four characters to be morsified.
Please enter the ring diameter in millimeters

Ring width is 5 mm and a thickness of 1.5 mm.
Ring size up to 22mm, if your need a x.5 mm size, please enter the size in the "remark field.

If you need more characters, want something bigger or more customized, please send me a message.
 
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This ring contains an inverted/positive maze pattern.
To remind us to stay upbeat when we are lost in life.

The ring is 5mm wide.
And available in ring size from 16 to 22mm.

 
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This pair of loosely entangled bracelets is based on Gyroid bones.
A very elegant variation on the mathematical equation.

This is the slim version
Width : 14mm / 0.6 Inch
Thickness : 9mm / 0.4 Inch
Size/Diameter : 40 - 70mm / 1.6 - 2.8 Inch

Each size is custom created for a uniform look and feel over all sizes.
It's quite flexible, so you can easily slide it over the hand.

If you would like a small opening in the bracelet so you can have a tighter fit, please leave a remark.

Broad version available here.

 
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While provocatively curved, she is indeed very shy!
She only allows a glowing glimpse of what she holds inside.

A light shade for LED tea-lights or a Luxeon/Cree LEDs
Hiding the source from direct view, resulting in a gentle light emerging

Specifications
This version is 12.5 cm high.
With a wall thickness of 1 mm.
The inside cavity is 4 cm wide and 6 cm high.
See pictures for details.

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Multiple sizes and shapes available.
 
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Julia Vase 001 Aqua
Several levels of water flowing

This dry flower vase was derived from the Julia Fractal Set.
Instead of high iteration full color imagery as is common, one can also trace a line over the lower iterations.
Then by slowly altering the input values, we are morphing the fractal while traveling the Z-axis.
And beautiful and elegant forms appear.

Circa 12.5 cm high with 1mm thick walls, this is suitable for all Strong & Flexible materials.
I recommend the polished.

Part of the Julia Vase collection.
 
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A double quintal candle stand to celebrate the five ceramic colors and two finishes.
Two rings with five arms hold each other tightly.

It really shows off the very smooth quality of the new ceramics!
And yes these are actual photo's not renders!

Notes:
The bottom remains unglazed, in normal use this is not visible and even provides some grip.
Suitable for short (half length) candles with a diameter of about 22mm.
With a full length candle it is likely to topple over and would not visually match.
Please handle with care and do not to let the flame get to low/close to the stand.
I recommend to add a little wax between the candle and the stand so it sits tightly,
and/or wrap the bottom of candle with aluminium foil.
 
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A playful vase or flower pot.
Designed for Glazed Ceramics.
Made from a four generation binary tree,
with a two generation cavity.
This should allow full inside glazing.
It has not been printed yet, but I do not expect much trouble with this one.

Also available as a free download:
Binary Roots by Virtox is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution - Non-Commercial - No Derivatives license.
 
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The tale of the sneak eating it's own tail, where did it end?

Small pendant displayed in unpolished silver, which has a unique surface texture providing an extra organic touch.

Inner diameter ~ 1 cm
Outer Diameter ~ 2,5 cm
Depth ~ 0,9cm

Note: for robustness this version is not completely free floating like the sculpture

Also availble as a medium pendant.

Silver photos courtesy of Hade.

 
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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!
 
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Is inside out? Or is it not? Perhaps both?
This is an Amphora from another spacetime.
An ancient object which we knew had to exist.
And after years of excavation in other dimensions we finally found it!

A unique and fully functional vase.
Be it, a bit unconventional.
Best with multi-dimensional flowers, if you can find them ;-)
But white roses work well too :-)

Tested the White Strong & Flexible Polished, it seems to hold water very well.
 
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These remains tell no tale..
but ever wondered what happens,
when a snake eats its own tail ?
In this tale, the tail is fully gobbled up but still hanging freely.

Also available as a pendant.

 
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Strange..
One in the family of six quarks.

(Necklace not included)


 
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Maya
Half shell pendant.

An artificial artifact.

It's easily made looking even more ancient, check out the video below!

Looking for something different?
 
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Gene of time.
 
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A gyroid bone ring.
Each ring is separately created for the specified size, to create a uniform look across all sizes.
All sizes/models are thoroughly checked before being sent to the printer.

To determine your ring size:
1. Wrap a piece of string or a strip of paper around the thickest part of your finger.
2. Note the point where the string start to overlap.
3. Measure the length of a single winding to get the circumference of your finger.
4. In case of measurement in Inches : Multiply by 25.4 to go to mm.
5. Divide by 3.14 (=Pi) to get your ring diameter in mm.

More rings


Pendants

Bracelets

 
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Running in Circles
A pair of large hypnotic earrings.
Inspired by ripple patterns in water.
Where one ripple ends, another begins.
Passing each other without interfering.

This is the Small size.
Diameter of largest circle is , total height for one is .
Suitable for Metals and all Strong & Flexible materials.
Silver earrings hooks included, courtesy of Shapeways!

Also available in Extra Large, Large and Medium
 
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Evolutionary twin-shell pendant, Eve, female, lovely curved.

She is elegantly showing of the new Bronze Glossy material.
The weight in Bronze is approximately 14 grams.

Variations in Adam, Ando and Eno

 
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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.

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Other sizes and shapes available.
 
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