Bionic Man's Cross
http://www.shapeways.com/model/591751/

Here's a replica of my 2003 Hip Replacement.
I'm 72 now, and it is still walking strongly!
Doubles as a pipe tool.

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Ovidiu Opresco, 72 yrs. old — 100% self-taught: circus acrobat; saltimbanco; stuntman; artist; cartoonist; illustrator; typographer; photographer; cinematographer; humorist; author; computer programmer; 3d artist; designer; engineer; inventor; - expat from Romania; living in New York since 1969.
As for formal education, I have a degree from an Institute of Higher Learning, incontestably the best in the world at the time my diploma was issued, but, I never used it to make a living; you only have 10 guesses.
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https://www.facebook.com/ovidiu.opresco

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[Updated on: Sat, 02 June 2012 20:02 UTC]

Bionic Dad's Amulet
http://www.shapeways.com/model/591768/

Here's a replica of my 2003 Hip Replacement.
I'm 72 now, and it is still walking strongly!
Doubles as a pipe tool.

Warning: Do not wear this in airports!

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Ovidiu Opresco, 72 yrs. old — 100% self-taught: circus acrobat; saltimbanco; stuntman; artist; cartoonist; illustrator; typographer; photographer; cinematographer; humorist; author; computer programmer; 3d artist; designer; engineer; inventor; - expat from Romania; living in New York since 1969.
As for formal education, I have a degree from an Institute of Higher Learning, incontestably the best in the world at the time my diploma was issued, but, I never used it to make a living; you only have 10 guesses.
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https://www.facebook.com/ovidiu.opresco

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[Updated on: Sat, 02 June 2012 19:54 UTC]

Fibonacci Spiral - Cufflinks
http://www.shapeways.com/model/590825/

Fibonacci Spiral - Ring
http://www.shapeways.com/model/589518/

Fibonacci Rectangle - Earrings
http://www.shapeways.com/model/584921/

Fibonacci Spiral #2 - Pendant
http://www.shapeways.com/model/584920/

Fibonacci Rectangle - Pendant
http://www.shapeways.com/model/585341/

Fibonacci Heart - Pendant
http://www.shapeways.com/model/584919/

Fibonacci Rectangle Graduation Award - Pendant
http://www.shapeways.com/model/585344/

Fibonacci Spiral #1 - Pendant
http://www.shapeways.com/model/584698/

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Ovidiu Opresco, 72 yrs. old — 100% self-taught: circus acrobat; saltimbanco; stuntman; artist; cartoonist; illustrator; typographer; photographer; cinematographer; humorist; author; computer programmer; 3d artist; designer; engineer; inventor; - expat from Romania; living in New York since 1969.
As for formal education, I have a degree from an Institute of Higher Learning, provable the best in the world at the time my diploma was issued, but, I never used it to make a living; you only have 10 guesses.
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https://www.facebook.com/ovidiu.opresco

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[Updated on: Sun, 17 June 2012 12:49 UTC]

this model of ring was inspired by the design of a hexagonal honeycomb cell. this model is available only in size 10 (20mm) in stainless steel for men, but if it is succesful i will put on sale in other sizes.
i want some feedback on my work i hope you enjoy it

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I can't wait to see how this one will look and feel once it is printed:

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[Updated on: Sun, 29 July 2012 17:11 UTC]

Check out my new double version of the cube frame pendant : X2 !

http://www.shapeways.com/model/576774/cube-frame-pendant-x2. html

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Beer Cross Pendant
http://www.shapeways.com/model/576503/

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[Updated on: Sat, 12 May 2012 20:19 UTC]

Hey guys, what do you make of this?

[Flextest] Pop-up Jewellery Display & Case Bangle


I have no idea if it will work or how well it would work, but I figured it wouldn't hurt if I prototyped it up and entered it

"Designed for the Shapeways 3D Print Flex-Contest, this item comes in two parts - a bangle "case" and a jewellery display. They are printed together but are detachable.

The bangle has an internal diameter of 65mm to fit small wrists like mine, and features a flower shape with four "petals" and a central "style" with "stigma" stopper on the end. The petals have circular loops on the end to squeeze the "stigma" through, holding the flower closed.

The large criss-cross patterned stand or jewellery display is built with hooked earrings in mind, but can potentially also be used to hold cufflinks, and possibly bangles, bracelets and necklaces.

It may not be suitable for heavy jewellery, but has not yet been tested.

The idea is that when not in use, the display can be squished up small enough to fit into the closed flower on the bangle.

For use in the home and also out at craft fairs and car boot sales."

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Hello everyone,

Here is another portrait sculpt of a Swedish-French actor, Max von Sydow. I hope you like it.

You can find it here http://www.shapeways.com/model/554639/max-von-sydow-6inches. html

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[Updated on: Fri, 27 April 2012 23:01 UTC]

hi guys

so heres my latest model:

printing in WSF

its a mount for an iPhone 4 / 4s that will ideally be used by low budget stop motion fans

(although saying that i havent uploaded the model yet so not sure how much it costs)

it rotates incrementally in two separate axis (axes?) (up+down, left+right) and can be held in these positions (with hopefully, a good degree of accuracy) by means of posts that inhibit free movement. (mechanism not shown in images)

there are 4 holes that are design to fit M5 bolts for attaching to heavy base or dolly.
i plan to adapt this idea to fit a generic tripod.

the extra bits that protrude from the base are to be removed post print, to fill gaps and restrict movement on various parts of the model. so to allow for smoother shots

the rotation (left to right) is made possible by the bearing in the base. (see pics)

each ball bearing has a .7mm gap between neighboring parts. is this enough for mostly enclosed pieces?

.if anyone has any experience with stop motion. ........

there are 80 teeth on 2 wheels (each wheel controls 1 axis of movement ........every time a wheel is turned the camera will rotate 4.5 degrees in the chosen axis.

my question is..........is this too much rotate between photos?

i plan to get this printed then send it to someone with experience in stop motion to see if they would like to test it, if your interested and have examples of your work, feel free to contact me

sorry for poor resolution in image still trying to figure that out. its been shifted between SW, PS and AI.
oh and i forgot to change the floor plane for rending so the model doesn't just cut off at the back like that

think that's it

regards

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Working on this has made me even more anxious to have my first steamed crabs of the season...


Rendered in Gooooold. But to get it down to a decent price, and still be a nice size, ceramic is the way to go.

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[Updated on: Thu, 05 April 2012 17:59 UTC]

You just need a rubber band to put on the hooks on either side and around the notch in the top.

Here's my shop page where it can be found.

http://www.shapeways.com/shops/naxem42

Suggestions? Let me know what you think.

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[Updated on: Mon, 02 April 2012 05:16 UTC]

Here's the new Explorer ring model which can be actually worn on your finger because of available sizes from 6 to 11 with half size increase.
http://www.shapeways.com/model/457274/explorer-ring-size-6-1 -2.html

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I would like to know if this would break in ceramics?



Is it even legal? Please tell me if the design is copyrighted and I will take it offline.

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Just came up with a custom logo for my cad business. What do you guys think about it? Just curious

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Hi there, this is my leader Starscream custom work:


I´m nearly done with him now.

But I´d like to give him a ball joint for his head.
Did so with my leader Optimus and Megatron.
But Starscreams head is more complicated constructed and I dont want to cause too much damage.
So anybody can help me with this?
And of course after this ball joint thing he will get also this great articulated hands from here.
Thanky for helping anyway!

[Updated on: Sun, 19 February 2012 08:47 UTC]

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Alone or combined with the hairpin design the Butterfly pendant in silver or stainless is airy, light and well balanced.

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Currently have 2 functional action figures created and going to be working on 2 more. If you can check them out and let me know what you guys think.

Here is a link for the first one created and working version.
Still have to make a video for the second action figure.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ek7SqDgWFA

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[Updated on: Sun, 12 February 2012 21:06 UTC]

Hi,
I've decided to give a touch of vintage at some pictures of my objects, for example at the BLACK ROSE Collection. I've uploaded pictures on my iPhone using DropBox and then with a photo application I've modified the pictures.

This effect gives at the photos a touch of vintage and "belle epoque" that is perfect for the BLACK ROSE Collection and some other object.



What do you think about it?

I would like to know your opinion!

Cheers,
Dario

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[Updated on: Sat, 17 December 2011 17:08 UTC]

From sketches to the 3d models for Earrings and Ring. Now I am waiting for the 3d print from SHAPEWAYS, really curius! As soon as also the Necklace!

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I modelled this ring loosely based on the Green Hornet mask, which is, in essence, just a generic superhero mask anyway, to ultimately get it printed in silver.

I do like the silver material, I just wish Shapeways would allow for, say, two separate models to be printed in one file (as long as they were the same model, perhaps?). Yes, I know this can be done with earring and cufflinks, but when it comes to having to re-sell these items paying $74 for one ring just does NOT make it affordable - and that's without any profit. I was just yesterday charged $17.97 by UPS at the door and on top of the $6.50 I have to pay Shapeways. If I could spread that cost over two rings it at least becomes somewhat more bearable.




Glenn

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[Updated on: Sun, 27 November 2011 01:41 UTC]

Following a customer request, I'm working on this new collection. Material S&F default colour Indago. Now I'm working on the 3d.

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These 6 ornaments are the first in a set of winter decorations, entitled Winter Forest, which in turn are a part of a Winter series. The primary qualities we are seeking to emphasize with all of our pieces within the winter series include beauty, elegance, simplicity, purity, durability, practicality, and customizability. WSF provides a perfect opportunity to design winter ornaments which are durable and certainly more practical for their repeated use.
This set comes in small and large ornaments. Most of the pieces within the large ornaments are or will be interchangeable. This allows for improved customizability in that pieces from other winter sets can be mixed and matched. For example, a figure from A Winter's Night set could be used in the ball of the Winter Forest. The underlying principle here being maximum optimization of both the homogeneity and heterogeneity of the various pieces providing for a greatly increased likelihood of the individual finding designs that he/she loves.
All designs rely in the beauty of simplicity with shapes, lines, curves, and interconnections that retain the purity of geometric fluidity. The size proportions of the inner pieces with size of the exterior ball ("invertedly" speaking the size of the open space) alters the overall tone of the ornament and what is being emphasized. For example, in the smaller ornament the piece on the inside will be emphasized whereas in the larger one the pieces truly feel as if they were sitting in a winter forest enveloped by huge evergreens.
The Winter Series were and continue to be designed in collaboration with the Peanut Gallery aka. Smurphilicious S.Murphy.

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I have twice in the past "Frosted Ultra Detail" commissioned output.
Both times I get an error of the output.
Is distorted.



I have contact customer services.
The result was that many triangles.

The triangles can be used to absolute [decimation master] in zbrush.

What measures are available?
Please, teach me...

In the future, I want the output in FUD.
Please advise....

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I'm sorry I cannot use English well.
I am using the translation software.

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