We all have cherished mementos and heirlooms that we keep tucked away safely so they won't be lost or damaged. Unfortunately, protecting these keepsakes means we can't enjoy them easily. That all changes with SOL, a 3D printer, and a little time with software.
In this post, we'll walk through the process of scanning, editing, and printing a family heirloom to make a new keepsake ornament that our children can enjoy without fear.
This mom, Amy, is a talented developer by day and hobbyist by night. She has a passion for making ceramics, clay sculptures and keepsakes. As the holidays quickly approach, she is wanting to do a project with her son, Jett, for his grandma. She wants something personal and special using her talents and his new-found talents from his school's STEM learnings.
The SOL 3D scanner from Scan Dimension®, the easiest and most practical desktop 3D scanner on the market, will delight anyone lucky enough to receive it this holiday season. Priced at an affordable $599, the SOL scanner provides an entry point into the increasingly popular world of 3D.
“SOL customers enjoy using p3d.in for all their 3D scanned models, and the additional space will provide more opportunities to store, showcase, or share their models for future use,” comments Chip Coons, Product Manager, Scan Dimension. “No other 3D scanning manufacturer offers this kind of benefit to their customers.”
For this project, the inspiration came from a gorgeous group of gourds huddled together at a farmer’s market. The gourds beckoned, “Look at us!” The variation in color and texture intrigued me, so I paused and thought, “I wonder if I can find one to scan with SOL?”
