Background: As per the previous descriptions of the project at the moment, the challenge for the students is to create something that could be considered festive.
Ultimately this design has been part of a range of activities that have come from the junior classroom since the start of term four. Previously there has been an angel, a range of Christmas trees, the Christmas Angel to top the tree.
One of the aspects of the design that has worked well is it has allowed students to use the design template and by using repetition and basic shapes, combined in this case again with the 'shimmer' PLA (which does not require spray painting).
This student is a Y3 student who is a seven year old who has been designing and creating using the 3D Printer for the first time this year. The design shown above left is deceptively simple - it consists of one main ring design which is placed on a block which then links with the chain as shown.
Once again we opted for the shimmer PLA which meant that we would not be required to spray paint the print once that it was completed.
Size: The design is 90mm high and 80mm wide at the main points of the design. The image shown in the photograph is of course upside down as the top of the design is where it will be attached to the tree.
Timeframe: Two and a half hours. The dimensions of the print were created to ensure that this is a significant print that would stand out when on display. It was also considered that a version of this print could also make an interesting pair of earrings, but not with the size of this print.
What we would do differently/next steps for the students: The student could potentially look at a more organic design (although in this case it is taking pride of place at the Christmas Tree). A earring version of this print is possible but would need to be reduced in size.
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