Appeared on Etsy copyright stamp with popular logos created with the help of 3D-printing

Fancy metal stamps have become one of the most popular items on the web site Etsy , with which designers from around the world sell connoisseurs fruits of his work. < br />




The author of this unusual idea became a designer, register on the site under the name Niquegeek (in reality just James). Niquegeek prefers to call himself Digital blacksmiths and has in this resource a large collection of original metal ornaments. Basically, it is the author's rings and pendants worth $ 25-30, decorated with logos of geek culture.

A new series of metal artifacts while only includes six titles: "stigma Batman", "stigma Superman", "stigma Mandalorian slaves" of the Star Wars universe, "stigma Assassin" from the series «Assassin's Creed», a brand with a logo of the game «Destiny "and the classic" stamp of Yin-Yang ".



In addition to the platform with the logo, each stamp with a metal holder, you can use it with a conventional disposable cigarette lighter. On Flame Lighter steel is heated to the desired condition in just 16-19 seconds. Then it is necessary to quickly attach to the working surface - the result is a spectacular black mark of the corresponding form.



In this simple way you can turn any boring wooden box in a stylish 'box Assassin. " Or creatively decorate the surface of the desktop - as you like. The main thing is not to burn your fingers in the creative process and not to spoil anything valuable. Unlike paint and stickers, a stigma has brought forth nothing.

In general, it is necessary to recognize the steel stamps of a certain originality and in some cases even the usefulness (not a bad idea for gift wrapping, by the way).

But the most interesting thing in them - is not of use, and the method of manufacture. Niquegeek is a big fan of 3D-printing, and in the creation of this small collection was also attended by 3D-printer. However, it was not expensive SLS or DMP unit, which is used to print high-resolution metal prototypes. James used a conventional FDM-printer that prints plastics PLA and ABS.



«WTF !, - you say -" How did it happen? "Very simple. The prototype of each stigma James really developing a 3D editor and print the 3D-printer - in plastic. Then he takes a plastic template and takes away any molds, using a soft waxy polymer material. The resulting clichés James molten steel is poured. The result is an exact copy of the original metal prototype.



A very original way of "crafting", is not it? As they say, mistress note. Thanks Niquegeek learn the profession of "digital smith" any owner can even unpretentious 3D-printer, who wants to engage in the manufacture of the author's original jewelry or trinkets of steel. Incidentally, their new creations James sells for $ 34 apiece. Given the low production costs and high customer demand, the business gets very lucrative.

Author: Andrew Gasilin
On the basis of: 3Ders

Source: geektimes.ru/company/madrobots/blog/242302/