WEARABLE3D PRINTING

Blowing bubbles adds an element of fun to any event. You can buy a traditional bubble blower at the store or you can have your own supply of on-the-go bubbles disguised as a classic Ring Pop. Designed for storing bubble solution, Ring Pop Bubbles can be worn as a stylish candy-looking ring that allows you to blow bubbles in a cute and convenient way.

This wearable was designed in Maya, constructed in MeshLab, and a working prototype was 3D printed using Shapeways. Created with the purpose of carrying bubble solution in a practical, unique way, the bubble blowing experience is made easy and fun. The design process of this prototype has been broken down into the following four phases:

Phase 1: Brainstorm Phase 2: Sketch Phase 3: Prototype Phase 4: 3D model

RING POP BUBBLES

A variety of concepts explored specific issues or unique desires in innovative ways through wearable designs.

The best ideas were sketched out and the best design was selected.

A clay prototype of the Ring Pop concept was created in this phase to evaluate the size and proportions of the design. Measurements from this prototype were taken to inform the size of the final 3D model.

In Maya, a size seven ring was combined with a Ring Pop gem and finger guard. The top face of the gem was removed, leaving it to be a hollow gem container. A screw top bottle object was imported from Thingiverse and cut so that the screw top could be molded with the top of the gem. The Bubble Wand Cap was created with ribbed edges for the purpose of collecting maximum bubble solution for the best possible bubbles. These 3D models were imported into Shapeways for 3D printing.

EMILY ECK