Some of us have older MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros, and some have newer ones. And unfortunately the power cords aren't the same! So we have a lot of Apple MagSafe converters, to let us use the old power cords with the new Macs. However we keep losing them, because they are so tiny. To solve ...
3D Printed Jewelry
I’ve designed 2 more items, both jewelry, and had them 3D printed. One is cufflinks with the IvanExpert logo. These were made out of brass, designed on Tinkercad (a simple online 3D design program) and printed by Shapeways. The other is a necklace that says Lucky (for a family member with ...
My First Shapeways 3D Design
My first 3D printed item that I designed myself arrived late last week. It's called the Scribble Necklace, and it's made with polished brass. How I made it: I creeated a free account at Tinkercad, which lets you do online 3D design. Then I made my scribble on a piece of paper, photographed it ...
Shapeways for Buying 3D Printed Items
After last week's trip to the 3D printing fair here in New York, I've been reading and researching 3D printing. The best-known website for buying 3D printed items is Shapeways. Recently I’ve bought a few items from Shapeways. Each item is printed to order, which means it takes a few weeks to get to ...
3D Printing Conference in NYC
This past week was the 3D Print Show, held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. Of course we attended; here is what we learned. 1. 3D printing is quickly becoming a big deal. There are now dozens of companies making 3D printers. 2. Lots of artists and designers are now using 3D ...
Top 5 Services for Making Custom Calendars from Your Mac
It's almost 2014 -- have you thought about giving a customized wall calendar, with your own pictures, as a gift for a family member or friend? There are lots of options in style, design, size, and ability to customize. Here are the top 5 services for making a custom calendar with your Mac. 1. ...