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Lost ABS experiment with 3D-printed objects and aluminum casting

November 28th, 2012 – Integrating 3D-printed ABS models from my university's new Makerbot Replicator into traditional sculpture processes (specifically, the "lost wax" casting process). I learned that ABS plastic should melt and burn out in a kiln just as easily as wax, so I invested and burned out a small mold and cast it in aluminum with great success!

MakerBot Replicator has landed at UNK – unboxing and first print

August 7th, 2012 – Last week I sat down with Visual Communication and Design professor Mark Hartman and ordered a MakerBot Replicator 3D printer for UNK’s Art department. Today, it arrived, and I got to be the first person to get their hands on it! I was able to unbox it, set it up, calibrate it and print a […]