andrel wrote:

>> Here's what I'm thinking: print a small sub-section of this
>> (http://tinyurl.com/5s5nbm) earlier model, make a mold around the
>> print, pour resin or ceramic (I've got a kiln), and glue the many
>> pieces together into a complete sculpture. What do you think?

> Difficult, but doable. You'd have to position the cuts that have
> to be glued together very precise. Either where you just won't see
> them in the finished model, or where you have enough access to
> polish the seams. The mold also probably has to consist of several
> parts, because you have to take the thing apart to get your piece
> of of it. That'll be a whole new level of planning. I think the
> mold for this latest model would be more easy. Ceramics tends to
> deform when drying. This building block is more or less planar, so
> you can let it dry between planks to keep it in shape. Resin has
> the advantage that it does not deform and that rubber molds may be
> used. Ceramic does deform when drying out, but you can glue it
> with clay before firing it, so you can have a seamless result.

Not very concerned with seams, so it sounds like resin would be best for 
this one.

I very much want to try ceramic, however. My family have always kept 
very busy with hobbies. I grew up around canning, woodwork, gardening, 
home-spun wool and angora (from our own sheep, goats, and rabbits), and 
ceramic. I'm thinking now about another design with slightly dished 
plates. These could be held between bowls rather than planks when 
drying. Or, just something where a bit of deformation won't hurt.

  -Shay

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