virtox
I strive to create thought-provoking 3d printing designs.
Inspiration comes from technology, biology, mathematics, physics and chemistry.
Expertise:
- Designer
- Artist
- Maker
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virtox
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.
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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virtox
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.
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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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!
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virtox
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.
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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virtox
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.
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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virtox
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
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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virtox
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
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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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.
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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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virtox
Two separate but interlocked gyroid shapes
Together they form an intricate candle stand.
Suitable for candles 20-22mm diameter
Safety warning :
Please do not let the flame get to close to the material.
Best is to wrap the bottom part of the candle in a few layers of aluminum foil.
Together they form an intricate candle stand.
Suitable for candles 20-22mm diameter
Safety warning :
Please do not let the flame get to close to the material.
Best is to wrap the bottom part of the candle in a few layers of aluminum foil.
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virtox
Entangled love pendant.
A lovely small present for valentines day or a wedding.
Currently available in metals and all the (polished) colors
For more jewelry please visit here
A lovely small present for valentines day or a wedding.
Currently available in metals and all the (polished) colors
For more jewelry please visit here
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virtox
Life Pod, a sculpture with dodecahedral symmetry.
Shown in Polished Alumide, but also available in White, Black, Purple and Red!
The bulb is hollow and the arms are solid.
Shown in Polished Alumide, but also available in White, Black, Purple and Red!
The bulb is hollow and the arms are solid.
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virtox
Meya
A Maya inspired artificial ancient artifact, resembling an eye with many shells.
It's easily made looking more ancient, check out the video below!
And dare I say it's a real Eye-catcher ? ;-)
Similar style Maya
A Maya inspired artificial ancient artifact, resembling an eye with many shells.
It's easily made looking more ancient, check out the video below!
And dare I say it's a real Eye-catcher ? ;-)
Similar style Maya
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virtox
A pair of mirror pendants from the evolutionary series.
Use them as earrings or share one with someone special/a listener.
I recommend to use these with silver earring hooks and attach them with (7mm) split rings (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!
Size of each twin-shell excluding the ring is 27 x 18 x 6 mm.
More earrings
Use them as earrings or share one with someone special/a listener.
I recommend to use these with silver earring hooks and attach them with (7mm) split rings (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!
Size of each twin-shell excluding the ring is 27 x 18 x 6 mm.
More earrings
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virtox
(*) Still testing prints! Please do not order!
EvD Engineer vs. Designer contest WINNER
Go with the Flow
A bendy, stretchy and playful necklace.
A stranded curve chasing itself,
speeding up and then braking suddenly,
Resulting in collision after collision,
jumping back and ducking forward.
Always ending up where it started,
right next to itself.
Specifications
The necklace is 20mm/0,75" thick.
Ovally pre-shaped 20cm/8" by 28cm/11".
Will stretch enough to fit anyone, and should flex enough to lie comfortably around the neck.*
Delicate looking with a individual strand thickness of only 1.2mm.
But very robust with eight supporting wires at all times.
Material
Any of the strong and flexible materials should be suitable for this design.
EvD Engineer vs. Designer contest WINNER
Go with the Flow
A bendy, stretchy and playful necklace.
A stranded curve chasing itself,
speeding up and then braking suddenly,
Resulting in collision after collision,
jumping back and ducking forward.
Always ending up where it started,
right next to itself.
Specifications
The necklace is 20mm/0,75" thick.
Ovally pre-shaped 20cm/8" by 28cm/11".
Will stretch enough to fit anyone, and should flex enough to lie comfortably around the neck.*
Delicate looking with a individual strand thickness of only 1.2mm.
But very robust with eight supporting wires at all times.
Material
Any of the strong and flexible materials should be suitable for this design.
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virtox
Dodecahedral sibling of Gyro the Cube (XL).
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.
Please be careful with a gyro this size, fingers may get pinched if put between the (moving) rings, so handle with care!
It's easiest to start with the inner one and then continue outwards.
And then... spin it away !
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)
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.
Please be careful with a gyro this size, fingers may get pinched if put between the (moving) rings, so handle with care!
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... spin it away !
Also available
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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virtox
Aromaph
A mysterious dark and weaving ceramics piece forms a uniquely shaped toroidal aroma bowl.
Fill it with your favorite potpourri or scented water and enjoy the synergy of senses!
10 cm in diameter and 4 cm high
Both suitable for standing or suspended from above.
As with the Phamora, on the bottom it will have a small unglazed white ridge, which can easily be darkened with a permanent marker or a touch of black paint.
Photo's show the actual Satin Black Ceramics
More ceramic explorations.
A mysterious dark and weaving ceramics piece forms a uniquely shaped toroidal aroma bowl.
Fill it with your favorite potpourri or scented water and enjoy the synergy of senses!
10 cm in diameter and 4 cm high
Both suitable for standing or suspended from above.
As with the Phamora, on the bottom it will have a small unglazed white ridge, which can easily be darkened with a permanent marker or a touch of black paint.
Photo's show the actual Satin Black Ceramics
More ceramic explorations.
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virtox
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 small pendant, 28 mm/1.1" high.
Best worn on a flexible thin (~2mm) cord or necklace. (Not included.)
Suitable for silver, steel and strong & flexible materials.
The photo shows the WSF (White Strong & Flexible), Polished WSF and Bronzed Steel material.
Video available below, and more photos on flickr.
Also in Medium (35 mm/1.4") and Large (42mm/1.6")
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 small pendant, 28 mm/1.1" high.
Best worn on a flexible thin (~2mm) cord or necklace. (Not included.)
Suitable for silver, steel and strong & flexible materials.
The photo shows the WSF (White Strong & Flexible), Polished WSF and Bronzed Steel material.
Video available below, and more photos on flickr.
Also in Medium (35 mm/1.4") and Large (42mm/1.6")
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virtox
While playing on the math playground, I found this magic menger bean.
Suitable as a pendant or bead.
Necklace not included. You will need a flexible cord to make the sharp turn on the inside.
Suitable as a pendant or bead.
Necklace not included. You will need a flexible cord to make the sharp turn on the inside.
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virtox
A hollow, organic and elegant form, showing peace and love in multiple dimensions.
A sculpture printed as two seperate but entangled parts which snugly fit together.
The two parts allow you to slide it open, so you can use it to safely store a keepsake.
When closed, it is about 20cm/8" tall.
A base is available seperately.
Please PM for Inquiries.
A sculpture printed as two seperate but entangled parts which snugly fit together.
The two parts allow you to slide it open, so you can use it to safely store a keepsake.
When closed, it is about 20cm/8" tall.
A base is available seperately.
Please PM for Inquiries.
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virtox
Bottom
Last, but certainly not least in the family of quarks.
One side goes up, the other down, so always in the right mood.
Due to new rules, no longer available in the steel, bronze and gold material.
(Necklace not included)
Last, but certainly not least in the family of quarks.
One side goes up, the other down, so always in the right mood.
Due to new rules, no longer available in the steel, bronze and gold material.
(Necklace not included)
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virtox
Inspired by all the I-design, I opted for something a little different:
Meet the Universal Wrist Device, made from U's for you.
Turn any phone into a wrist-mounted device!
Yes, finally a real com-device like the ones pictured in Sci-fi! ;-)
Arbitrary rotation of the device, use your device in portrait or landscape mode.
An Ideal way to keep the phone nearby but your hands free.
Comes in handy during hiking and biking, but also in your work-shop or kitchen.
The model is printed as two parts that click together.
And both are customizable for their own purpose!
Eh, what?
Well, currently shown:
A wrist clip and the holder for my phone; a SE Vivaz.
The phone can easily be turned to landscape or portrait mode.
But the wrist clip could be tailored to your wrist. And the holder to your phone !
So do you have a phone starting with an I or something completely different?
No worries, U can design your own clip :-)
(more info on this later)
But wait, you don't need a wrist clip, but something different?
To clip onto your bicycle, car, cat, wife?
Anything is possible !
(more info on this later)
The current coupling design should easily click into place.
It has enough resistance to stay put, but allows the device to be rotated to an arbitrary position.
But why?
Because I needed something like this :-)
Meet the Universal Wrist Device, made from U's for you.
Turn any phone into a wrist-mounted device!
Yes, finally a real com-device like the ones pictured in Sci-fi! ;-)
Arbitrary rotation of the device, use your device in portrait or landscape mode.
An Ideal way to keep the phone nearby but your hands free.
Comes in handy during hiking and biking, but also in your work-shop or kitchen.
The model is printed as two parts that click together.
And both are customizable for their own purpose!
Eh, what?
Well, currently shown:
A wrist clip and the holder for my phone; a SE Vivaz.
The phone can easily be turned to landscape or portrait mode.
But the wrist clip could be tailored to your wrist. And the holder to your phone !
So do you have a phone starting with an I or something completely different?
No worries, U can design your own clip :-)
(more info on this later)
But wait, you don't need a wrist clip, but something different?
To clip onto your bicycle, car, cat, wife?
Anything is possible !
(more info on this later)
The current coupling design should easily click into place.
It has enough resistance to stay put, but allows the device to be rotated to an arbitrary position.
But why?
Because I needed something like this :-)
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virtox
A triple gyroid sphere.
3 seperate parts interlocked.
Part of inside removed to save material.
Currently only a single color placeholder, color uploads are giving me trouble atm.
3 seperate parts interlocked.
Part of inside removed to save material.
Currently only a single color placeholder, color uploads are giving me trouble atm.
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virtox
Temporarily offline while I tweak it slightly!
Send me a message if you would like to stay updated!
Gyro the Cube (S) with loop.
This size (3.3cm/1.3") is suitable as a pendant, or large key-fob for hotel or closet keys.
As with the original the cubes the hinges need to be put in place after you receive it.
And as this is quite small, it might be a bit fidgety.
I will work on some instructions/tips.
Also available in a version without loop: here
Pocket sized extra small is available too!
Send me a message if you would like to stay updated!
Gyro the Cube (S) with loop.
This size (3.3cm/1.3") is suitable as a pendant, or large key-fob for hotel or closet keys.
As with the original the cubes the hinges need to be put in place after you receive it.
And as this is quite small, it might be a bit fidgety.
I will work on some instructions/tips.
Also available in a version without loop: here
Pocket sized extra small is available too!
by
virtox
Member of the Evolutionary family.
A twin-shell model with two female sides.
Free shipping worldwide !
http://www.shapeways.com/shops/virtox§ion=Evolutionary
A twin-shell model with two female sides.
Free shipping worldwide !
http://www.shapeways.com/shops/virtox§ion=Evolutionary
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virtox
Julia Vase 004 Yin Yang
Shape and color slowly blended into an exquisite combination.
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.
The finishing touch in the Yin Yang Vase was done by applying a phase coloring pattern inherently present in the formula.
It is 12.5cm high with 2mm thick walls, suitable for full color Sandstone.
Suitable for decorative purposes and dry flowers only.
Part of the Part of the Julia Vase collection.
Shape and color slowly blended into an exquisite combination.
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.
The finishing touch in the Yin Yang Vase was done by applying a phase coloring pattern inherently present in the formula.
It is 12.5cm high with 2mm thick walls, suitable for full color Sandstone.
Suitable for decorative purposes and dry flowers only.
Part of the Part of the Julia Vase collection.
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virtox
Corner stand for 6.5 cm Gyro the Dodo
Home-printed ABS prototype was successful and fits well.
Waiting for Strong & flexible sample, but feel free to try and tell me what you think!
Home-printed ABS prototype was successful and fits well.
Waiting for Strong & flexible sample, but feel free to try and tell me what you think!
