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By day, Joaquin Baldwin works in feature film animation. In his spare time, he creates an incredible array of inspired 3D printed objects<\/a>. With the holidays just days away, his designs are ideal last-minute gifts for those hard-to-shop-for friends who seem to have everything<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"Bulbophyllum<\/a>

Bulbophyllum Gracilis Planter by Joaquin Baldwin 3D Printed Designs<\/p><\/div>\n

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From the witty to the wondrous, Joaquin\u2019s pieces draw upon unusual sources, resulting in beautiful, unprecedented works of art. \u201cI find a lot of inspiration in mathematical and biological shapes. I try to blend the two for a lot of my work. I usually start with a simple compound concept idea (say, origami + skeleton, or mobius + bacon) and go from there,\u201d he told us.<\/p>\n

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\"Mobius<\/a>

Mobius Maximus by Joaquin Baldwin 3D Printed Designs<\/p><\/div>\n

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His explorations have included riffs on caffeine molecules<\/a>, the skeletons of insects<\/a>, the shape of orchids<\/a>, and a stunning variety of mathematical objects<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"Origami<\/a>

Origami Crane Skeleton by Joaquin Baldwin 3D Printed Designs<\/p><\/div>\n

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Joaquin\u2019s work is the result of personal creative explorations. His process begins with \u201ca few mockups in Maya, and if I like the concept after that point, I create a final model.\u201d He told us that his goal is \u201csimply to make things I want for myself, and to challenge myself, and if the audience shows interest as well, to put in on my shop so I can have a self-sustaining hobby.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"Radiolaria<\/a>

Radiolaria Geodesica Planter by Joaquin Baldwin 3D Printed Designs<\/p><\/div>\n

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Discover more of Joaquin\u2019s work in his Shapeways Shop<\/a>. If you order soon, one of his fantastical works of art can make it to you in time for Hanukkah and Christmas. You can view all of our materials ordering deadlines<\/a> here, and make sure to explore our full Holiday Gift Guide<\/a> for a last-minute dose of gifting inspiration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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