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COPPERTISTWU OP t1_jaakco0 wrote

Reply to comment by Murklak in Viper Bottle Opener, Me, Brass, 2023 by COPPERTISTWU

The original work is a prototype wax film I carved, then melted the wax to get a cavity, then by casting to get a snake opener, and then after polishing and other steps to achieve the final product

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MartinLutherVanHalen t1_jabx35b wrote

But you sculpted it digitally? It has all the hallmarks of 3D printing.

Why do people think this is an insult? It’s a question.

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PorkRindSalad t1_jabz08j wrote

idk much about the hallmarks of 3d printing, but I'm pleased with the end product.

I was iffy about how extraordinary the sculpt and texturing are, and then there's just a flat bottom with a hole on it to do the job...

Like, the sculpture is just a decoration sitting on the work surface instead of being incorporated into the opening mechanism...

But I don't mind at all if it was 3d printed from a digital sculpt.

But I get your point that op didn't mention anything about it in their process. I'm curious if you're right.

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