Evolved, 3D printed creatures
SOURCE: BOINGBOING • 2011-06-13
TOPICS:
Computer Graphics • Graphics Software • Free Software • 3d Computer Graphics • Cross-platform Software • Animation Software • Blender • Video Game Development • 3d Computer Graphics Software • Monty Python • Technology_internet
Dolf sez, I am growing creatures I call Entoforms using the open source Blender 3D software. To do so, I've written the equivalent of a 300 page book in python scripts, which though a work in progress, are already available. The Entoforms have text as DNA, and can thus be based on words, or names. I print them out in 3D, then pin, and label them in insect boxes like collected invertebrates. These I am selling as limited issue collectible art pieces. To help me create the first larger series,... read more »