How to make a 3D Art Piece

3D Art Piece

Want some cool showpiece for the empty space on your table? Or just some nice decorations for an occasion? Here's how you can make a 3D Art Piece using Hot glue and a LED. Using Hot glue is simpler and economical than using a 3D printer for such shapes.

You can view the How to video tutorial here 

Difficulty level : Easy

Things you will need :

1. Hot glue gun
2. 3V LED
3. 3V Coin cell
4. 3V Coin cell holder
5. A small cardboard box
6. Some plastic sheets
7. LED heatsink

#Steps : 

Step 1 : Take a small box as shown and cut the flaps off both sides. The box should look as shown after cutting the flaps.

 Step 2 : Open the box from the edge as shown. Then wrap a piece of plastic around it, and make the box again. The plastic wrap prevents the hot glue from sticking to the box.

Step 3 : Take an LED and place it on a heatsink and solder its terminals to the heatsink.

 

Step 4 : Now glue the heatsink to a 3V coin cell holder's back and solder the terminals to the holder's terminals. Make sure you keep the right polarity while soldering.

Step 5 : Place the LED on a plastic sheet and place the box on it as shown. Make sure the LED is in the center of the box.

Step 6 : Hold the box with your hand and pour Hot glue in the box enclosure using a Hot glue gun. Pour as much as half the box.

 Step 7 : Let the whole assembly dry.

Step 8 : Remove the setup and start removing the box slowly. You will get a nice finish and make sure you dont damage the strand like structures because they look really cool.

Step 9 : Place a 3V Coin cell in the holder and let the magic work for itself.

With Flash

No Flash

In Dark room

In Dark room: HDR mode

 You can experiment with various boxes and different shapes and sizes. Also you can sprinkle some glitter whilst pouring the hot glue for extra aesthetics. Have fun. Share your views or ideas in the comments.

You can view the How to video tutorial here

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