RITHMS - Algorithm Based 3D Printed Jewelry

[Brian_Krassenstein]

David Reese is a talented art student from Ringling College of Art & Design in Sarasota, FL. Inspired to create something new and different for his mother’s birthday, he used the concepts of algorithms, organisms on a digital grid, and regenerative structures to create 3D printed jewelry. He’d never used a 3D printer before at all, and worked with mathematician Richard Southwell for assistance in creating a software to take his 2D concept to 3D. Reese modified the software somewhat and was able to create an entire collection of jewelry for his mother and his class, featuring 3D print earrings, bracelets, and a necklace. Check out the full article for more details: http://3dprint.com/98059/3d-printed-jewelry-collection/

[thisch]

Well, I appreciate this cool new technology and appreciate all the work that goes into making something. But these look like something from the dollar store! There are excellent opportunities to get real great jewelry at a great bargain nowadays. There's a huge range in price for 3D printers with most home-owned ones being in the $1500-2500 range. So why not get a piece of stylish and eclectic porcupine quill (bonejewelry.net) or bullet jewelry (offroadpowergear.com) for under $30?