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Escher knot [message #15665] Thu, 05 August 2010 11:21 UTC Go to next message
avatar ShapeKays is currently offline ShapeKays
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With the etch 'knots, Escher has made a challenge to 3d modelers an mathiscians. It has not been modeled in 3d as far as I know. Here's my first attempt.

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Re: Escher knot [message #15671 is a reply to message #15665 ] Thu, 05 August 2010 12:49 UTC Go to previous messageGo to next message
avatar Drawn-Steel Hero is currently offline Drawn-Steel Hero
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That's beautiful.

Now do a Penrose Triangle! Razz

Andy
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Re: Escher knot [message #15675 is a reply to message #15665 ] Thu, 05 August 2010 14:19 UTC Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Oh YES, gorgeous. We have to see more Escher!
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Re: Escher knot [message #15681 is a reply to message #15665 ] Thu, 05 August 2010 15:03 UTC Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I work here
Something like this http://www.shapeways.com/model/129981/crazy_stairs.html

The Mad Moder
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Re: Escher knot [message #15731 is a reply to message #15671 ] Fri, 06 August 2010 10:37 UTC Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Excellent work and design... awesome
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Re: Escher knot [message #15777 is a reply to message #15665 ] Sat, 07 August 2010 07:17 UTC Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Looks awesome! Any chance you'd be offering this model for sale?

-matt
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Re: Escher knot [message #15780 is a reply to message #15665 ] Sat, 07 August 2010 13:36 UTC Go to previous messageGo to next message
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awesome!
you should do one, with your own little touch! Smile
maybe with text or some motif
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Re: Escher knot [message #15865 is a reply to message #15665 ] Tue, 10 August 2010 06:39 UTC Go to previous messageGo to next message
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This is freakin' awesome! If only Escher himself could see this Shocked
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Re: Escher knot [message #15867 is a reply to message #15777 ] Tue, 10 August 2010 09:30 UTC Go to previous message
avatar ShapeKays is currently offline ShapeKays
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Hi Matt, I opened a shop today!
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