I cast these bears from a 3D print. Calit2’s Drone Lab was nice enough to give me the model. The reclining bear was a mistake, but he’s turned out to be my favorite. Cast in smooth-on 360. The first is before polishing, the 2nd is after (took me days). They’re still full of tiny bubbles, and will be until I buy a “degassing chamber”.

Stop by the lab if you’re interested in doing something like this yourself.

The Digital Media Lab is located in Geisel Library, 2nd Floor South. We do free 3D printing and advanced media consultations for all UCSD Affiliates. Contact us at DMLtech@ucsd.edu.