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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How to make a Pokeball locket

Pokeball Locket

Almost everyone has watched Pokemon in their life and most people love them. Only if they were real, you would love to have them and the pokeballs. Here's an article on How to make a pokeball locket for all those fans out there. Time to show off the Otaku in you!

Difficulty level : Easy

Things you will need :

1. Clay/ M-seal packet
2. A paper clip or a small wire
3. A chain for the locket
4. Texture white 
5. Acrylic Paint (Red and White)
6. Black permanent marker

 #Steps :

Step 1: Take some Clay or M seal and make a small ball using it. Use M-seal Hobbyideas for best results.

Step 2 : Take a paper clip and cut it to make a small U shaped pin as shown below. Insert it in the ball before the M-seal dries.

Step 3 : After it dries, use a sandpaper to polish it a little and make it a perfect sphere. Paint the surface using Texture white.

Step 4 : Take a black permanent marker and draw the pokeball outlines as shown.

Step 5 : Paint it red and white for the regular pokeballs. Make use of Acrylic paint for best results.

Step 6 : Add one more layer of paint and give finishing touches. Apply Varnish to make it shine and protect it from dust.

Make some more with different sizes and colors! Remember, you gotta catch 'em ALL!!!

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How to make a Batman Penstand [with Bat Signal]

Batman Pen stand

Who doesn't like Batman?! Plus all the cool stuff he has including the Bat-mobile, Bat-pod, flying suit and weapons! Here's how you can make a cool Batman Pen stand which has a Bat-Signal, so you can light it and call Batman for help, on a press of a button ;)

Difficulty level : Easy

Things you will need :
1. Cardboard
2. Aluminium foil cardboard rolls
3. White LED
4. 3V battery
5. 3V battery holder
6. Wires
7. Glue
8. Tape
9. Switch


#Steps :

Step 1 : Take a piece of cardboard and draw your favorite logo of Batman on it. Then cut the logo out carefully. Try not to bend the cardboard. Choose from a wide range of Batman logos available on Google.

Step 2 : Cut a Aluminium foil cardboard roll as per your desired height and glue the logo to it at the top. Make sure you glue it perfectly vertical.

Step 3 : Now paint the logo black. Use acrylic colors for best results and shine.

Step 4 : Before we attach this to the base cardboard, glue an LED on it as shown.

Step 5 : Make a simple circuit to light up the LED using a 3V battery and a switch connected in series as shown. Glue it to the base using hot glue.

Step 6 : Now take two pieces of aluminium cardboard rolls of around 4-5 cm each in height and glue them properly as shown below (they will be your pen holders).

Step 7 : Now take the roll with the logo and glue it above the LED, such that the hollow part inside the roll surrounds the LED (refer photos below). Make sure the LED doesn't get damaged and the roll sticks vertically.

Step 8 : Now apply a coat of texture white to cover up patches, and rough edges. Then paint the Batman logo and the two small rolls with Black acrylic color again.

Step 9 : Now take a small piece of paper and cut in the Batman shape logo. Color it black using a marker and attach it to a transparent tape. Attach this tape to the top of the roll as shown.

Step 10 : Now put a 3V battery in the holder and check on the cool Bat logo on your ceiling. Remember to keep your windows open to let Batman in! ;)

Bat signal on my ceiling

Follow the same steps to make things of your favorite super hero! Comment which one you made and make sure to Share this if you like it :D

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