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30 pencil icosahedron

30 pencil icosahedron
icosahedron lampshade from colour pencils!  
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$ 65.01 | (€ 52.98)
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Description

Using 30 standard-sized pencils, and this kit, you can create an icosahedron-shaped object of about 38 cm or 15 inch in diameter. Use it as a cool lampshade, or just as fun and educational object to have around.
Fits standard hexagonal (colour) pencils of about 7.0 mm cross section - measured at the smallest diameter. Any length of the pencils will work, as long as they're all the same.
If you are new to the Shapeways website: to order you will be asked to create an account (it's easy) and worldwide shipping for this item is free.

Please note that the available colours are subject to what Shapeways offers, and may be different from those shown in the images here. Please refer to the support section for available colours.

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Magic (18 Feb 2010 20:11):

Excellent idea!
I like the combination of common objects and 3D printing!

Michiel Cornelissen (18 Feb 2010 20:38):

Thanks... I was looking for a way to create bigger objects, without making them prohibitively expensive (I sort of managed...), and went looking for things with worldwide availability. It took a bit of experimenting but now the pencils have a really snug fit.

drscott (22 Feb 2010 04:43):

Wow, great idea, congratulations

Oliver (26 Feb 2010 11:22):

A GREAT IDEA. :-)

i8kermit (8 Mar 2010 17:57):

I've seen this as a lighting concept before...
http://www.yankodesign.com/2007/09/07/bucky-sustainable-lighting/

Michiel Cornelissen (8 Mar 2010 19:26):

Hadn't seen that one before- thanks for spotting. There is some similarity in the idea, but I think the execution and rationale are different enough to make this concept stand on its own.

 

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Size and price

Inch | Centimeter
Size Height 17.5   cm
  Width 5.3   cm
  Depth 5.1   cm

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dutch design, education, educational, geometrical toy, geometry, icosaeder, icosahedron, lampshade, toy

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