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~Arachnoidiscus ehrenbergi Diatom pendant ~ 40mm (1.57 inches). Buy now at the Orbyt Design Shapeways shop – www.shapeways.com/model/1560238. Arachnoidiscus is a diatom – a form of phytoplankton – seen here: nhttp://cfb.unh.edu/phycokey/Choices/Bacillariophyceae/Centric/Centric_Unicells/ARACHNODISCUS/Arachnodiscus_Image_page.html. Diatoms (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diatom) are usually microscopic unicellular marine organisms, but can be up to 2mm in size & some live in freshwater & even soil. Arachnoidiscus ehrenbergi is fairly common in the Pacific Ocean, & is usually smaller than 1mm in diameter. The model was created using ‘box’ polygon-modeling techniques utilising 2D drawings or images only as reference. The pendant would look great printed in gold plated brass, gold plated glossy & antique bronze glossy but would also suit silver glossy, transparent detail & probably frosted ultra detail – diatoms have a shell called a ‘frustule’ made of silica so the transparent or translucent look would be apt. Designed by Orbyt in West Auckland, New Zealand – 3D models inspired by art forms in nature are available through the orbytnz Shapeways shop… Right click on the video & select ‘loop’ to repeat (new Youtube feature).The post 3D printed Arachnoidiscus ehrenbergi diatom pendant appeared first on Spirulina.
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