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....

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

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Hi all, I've just finished the design of my 3D Ocarina Of Time model which takes advantage of the new Glazed Ceramics Material. It's sizes were taken from a 12 Hole Sweet Potato Tenor ocarina. I designed the mouthpiece so that it should be playable. Here it is on Shapeways -

http://shpws.me/1zNg

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[Updated on: Sat, 21 May 2011 19:42 UTC]

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[Updated on: Tue, 15 March 2011 02:05 UTC]

So this is my frst test at designing. i chose to design a pendant in the shape of a cross. planning on having it either be metal or glass. i plan on it having words on the front too. below i had it say "faith" but i was wondering on feedback for what the words should be and other stuff like that. please and thank you!

[Updated on: Sat, 05 March 2011 01:34 UTC]

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Hi all,

I know it is sometime difficult for some designer to hollow their models.
As I am designing many dice these times, I decided to allow dice designers to use templates of the 5 platonic solids (that is the regular D4, D6, D8, D12 and D20).




They are already hollow with a thickness of 1.5mm.
1.5 mm is suitable for Strong and Flexible material, for Detail materail and Alumide (and more, if you are lucky).

A small tunnel (0.01x0.01mm) is joining the external shell and the internal shell together (so that the internal shell will not be removed by the automatic check tools of Shapeways). The support material will get trapped inside (so your die will be heavy) but Shapeways won't charge you for that.

You can download them, choose the one you want and then decorate it as you wish (add numbers, symbols or whatever).

I hope you will find that useful...
Enjoy!

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Hey guys, here are a few new bracelet designs.


http://www.shapeways.com/model/214584/spiral.html?gid=ug4806 7

This design is one continuous spiral strand


http://www.shapeways.com/model/212188/cellular.html?gid=ug48 067

A Voronoi Cellular structured bracelet, the cell pattern is not only on the surface but strands cut through the volume of the piece.


http://www.shapeways.com/model/214366/hex.html?gid=ug48067

A simpler piece with interconnecting hexagons

Cheers peeps

Hugh.

[Updated on: Thu, 17 February 2011 21:38 UTC]

These complex cube designs were all created in TopMod2 software. They were printed in 20 and 26 mm sizes to allow me evaluate the three dimensional shapes for possible use as cubelets for my puzzles.

Complex cube 2-7
A complex cube consisting of a central cross-shaped core and a surrounding shell. The aim of this piece was to give the maximum freedom of movement of the core inside the shell.


Complex cube 4-9
A tangled complex cube consisting of two interlocked tetrahedra.


Complex cube 4-8
This complex cube consists of a single piece. Each corner of the cube is connected to its neighbours by a tortuous path that can be traced through the interior of the cube. The whole cube is quite springy when printed in WSF plastic.


Complex cube 3
This complex cube consists of two separate parts interlocked. The central core can move freely and even rotate inside the surrounding cage.


I'm not sure if I'll actually use any of them for puzzles yet, but they look very decorative and are fun to fiddle with.

You can see the video of them here.

Now updated with a short description of each piece which I meant to include before.

[Updated on: Tue, 30 November 2010 00:28 UTC]

I'm working on my rendering, as well as a lamp model. So I'm wondering what everyone thinks of the render. Making a WSF like material has proven very difficult. Also what do you think of my lamp? Last upload looks like it will cost around $85. Did I mention my birthday is Friday?

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[Updated on: Tue, 23 November 2010 20:45 UTC]

The last few days I've been working on variations of mobius style spirals making up the infinity sign (∞).

Here's what I've come up with so far

Be sure to check out the models using the 3d viewer to see the full effect of the Double and Quadruple.

Spiralling Infinity


Double Spiralling Infinity
A simplified version using 1mm strands can be found here



Quadruple Spiralling Infinity
A simplified version using 1mm strands can be found here



Edit: Update

A couple more designs along the same theme.

Double Insane Infinity


Infinitely Insane


Any thoughts? (apart from I'm slightly mad)

[Updated on: Sat, 30 October 2010 11:25 UTC]

Hi,

Since Shapeways evidentally is hoping to make some Halloween sales, I thought I'd help by offering "Sparkle Cat", whose colors are appropriate, I think. It should make a nice little Halloween trinket for a girl.



http://www.shapeways.com/model/160724/sparkle_cat.html?gid=u g28511

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Hey Shapers,

Just realized now while uploading new dice designs that this category in my shop has now
62 Dice designs and i designed them all in the last month, Sept 2010 !

Almost all of them have actual real pictures showing how they turned out in 3D printing.

Some more high-res pictures can be viewed at this thread:
http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=3307&a mp;start=0&


Thanks every one who ordered them - i will do my best to excel further at this interesting niche.






Cheers,
Dizingof

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the body is already cnc-mild out of foam laminated with glass fiber. Modeling the rims now to be printed in 3d.

this is a project for school modeling a 1 to 5 model of a self designed transport vehicle. It will be a 2 seat(sitting behind each other) trike of witch the back part gen tilt in the corners (up to 20 deg)

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Here's the next character in my gladiator miniatures set. I started with the Secutor which is finished and uploaded. Now I'm half way done the Retiarii. I'm working on the hair, then I'll finish with the body's clothing. I'd just like a lil' feedback and comments, thanks.

(If you need anymore screens at better angles just say the word.)

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This was inspired by the now infamous barefoot bandit. He got his start near where I live over 2 years ago. (Google him, he's all over the news). He was "seen" barefoot, and also started leaving barefoot drawings in places he "visited". So I thought I'd create a pendant and some earrings for those who want to feel as free as Colton Harris-Moore is no longer.

Besides a 3D printed piece of artwork is better than a stupid T-Shirt right?

http://www.shapeways.com/model/136774/barefoot_pendant.html

http://www.shapeways.com/model/136790/barefoot_earrings.html

[Updated on: Wed, 14 July 2010 23:48 UTC]

It took a lot of sweat and pain to get this one ready in time, but I give you :

Eyjafjallajökull



An ode to that beautiful volcano that gave us a Europe without planes and with clear blue skies, for a while anyway

It consists of three parts :

1. 1 An intricate network of two separate gyroid shapes, printed in color sandstone, with bright but subtle earth colors which serves as a base :
   http://www.shapeways.com/model/132491/eyjafjallaj__kull_base .html
   
   
2. 2 In the base stands an Alumide (or S&F) Smoketree.
   http://www.shapeways.com/model/133549/eyjafjallaj__kull_smok e.html
   
   
3. 3 And on the tips of the tree : anything Shapeways wishes to display or hang up for grabs : pendants, rings, bracelets, thingy's.
   Preferably from a wide range of Shapeways designers :
   http://www.shapeways.com/themes/jewelry
   And a handfull of summer bracelets of course
   http://www.shapeways.com/model/130911/cubichain_bracelet.htm l
   
   

Hope you like it !

Stijn

Sidenote : The tips of the tree might be fragile in Alumide, but I wouldn't mind if a few pieces broke of, every seen perfect trees ?

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[Updated on: Fri, 02 July 2010 21:38 UTC]

A simple ballpoint pen based around a Standard Ballpoint Pen Refill. Printing it now, hopefully the mechanism will work , if so more designs to come.

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[Updated on: Tue, 29 June 2010 19:28 UTC]

Hi all,

I was wondering I could try to print to try Gold Plated Stainless Steel.
I have been quite unfortunate these last times, with the new rules for Stainless Steel. 95% of my stainless steel designs cannot been printed anymore.
So I decided to do something new with 3mm thickness (yes, I know... it's big).
Here is the result : the fractal pendant.

I hope it will not infringe the spaghetti rule of any other exisiting or non-existing-yet rule.
I will order it tonight and will let you know.
Bye.

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[Updated on: Sun, 16 May 2010 21:37 UTC]