{"id":28036,"date":"2016-11-10T09:17:47","date_gmt":"2016-11-10T14:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/?p=28036"},"modified":"2017-04-17T12:48:30","modified_gmt":"2017-04-17T16:48:30","slug":"when-skulls-meet-holiday-gifting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/when-skulls-meet-holiday-gifting","title":{"rendered":"When Skulls Meet Holiday Gifting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Skull motifs have long been used as a way to express a unique identity<\/a>, whether for goths, punks, or bohemian hipsters. So, it\u2019s only fitting that in a week that\u2019s all about self-expression<\/a>, we\u2019re taking a closer look at a designer who transforms CT-scanned skulls into personal accessories.<\/p>\n

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\"Great<\/a>

Great Horned Owl Pendant by Scott Camazine<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Scott Camazine<\/a>, a biologist with a passion for \u201cthe incomparable designs found in nature,\u201d tapped into 3D printing to express his artistic side. Now, he turns CT-scanned skulls<\/a> and shapes derived from algorithms<\/a> into beautiful objects and jewelry, all available in his Skeletal Skulpture and Mathematikal Artifakts Shapeways shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"Jacar\u00e9<\/a>

Jacar\u00e9 Alligator Skull by Scott Camazine<\/p><\/div>\n

Whether human or animal in origin, Scott\u2019s anatomically correct skeletal jewelry<\/a> makes for perfectly offbeat holiday gifts for those unafraid to make a style statement. With the rise of Southwestern-tinged style over the last several years, they\u2019re also on-trend for anyone who might be inclined to use bleached skulls as wall d\u00e9cor. Plus, when 3D printed in gorgeous metals, they\u2019re both elegant and ethical.<\/p>\n

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For more gifting inspiration for all the unique tastes and personalities on your list, check out our Holiday Gift Guide<\/a> and this week\u2019s Express Yourself<\/a> collections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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