Experiments in 3D Printing #008.375: Little Devil

Little Devil Subdivformer model

First small scale print

I like to create small things. I think it's the minutia of life that makes everyone's experience unique. Scribbles, sketches and shapes. [This post!] There's something about the intimacy of a tiny object that you can hold in your hands to marvel at it's form on a personal level. So, my first attempt to print this model was to go micro scale. And that one did not turn out. SO, I scaled it up a bit. While it did increase the level of detail, it still was just not as discernible of an object as I was looking for...

Second medium scale print

So, I scaled it up a third time and 

this one turned out to be within the 

Goldilocks Zone of detail and scale...

I've always loved creating things. Making something from nothing fills my innards with an immeasurable joy. So, when I found a fun little 3D modeling Android app called Subdivformer I was intrigued. It quickly became my "Bubble Witch" or "Facebook" time sync, doodle pad. About a year ago my hetero life mate gifted me a 3D printer for Wookiee life day. Initially I was skeptical that I would have the technical wherewithal to figure it out. As it turns out, while challenging to create a "print", it's totally worth it! I've not had a lot of finished printed success. But, I've had a few that I think turned out all right.

 

This little devil is one experiment that, I like to think, turned out a minor success.