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First, we did the 3D drawing in Fusion 360. It took 12 hours on this early inexpensive build-it-yourself Rep-rap printer! Notice the printed supports it creates for the handle, these break away after it is done. Of course, the surface is not smooth enough to use as a model for mold-making. But to be able to hold it to judge size, wall thickness, handle feel and shape was valuable. All other drawings we made (for molds, templates, spouts, etc) were based on this starting point.
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2019 Jiggering-Casting Project of Medalta 66 Mug
My project to reproduce a mug made by Medalta Potteries more than 50 years ago. I cast the body and handle, jigger the rim and then attach the handle. 3D printing made this all possible. |
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