Candy Dish - Picking Einstein's Brain

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A sweet treat holder, perfect for sparking inspiration. This delightful candy dish was inspired by a model from Lincolnshire museum, which I reimagined with a creative twist. By hollowing out the original sculpture and adding a functional hinge, I transformed it into a charming candy dish. A handful of mini M&M's in the bowl gives you an idea of its scale. This sweet gift is my way of saying thank you to friends and family during the holiday season. Maybe it will soon be yours too. The hinge relies on a slender 1.75 mm filament as the pivot point. To give it a polished finish, I applied a coat of varathane after priming it with a mixture of real bronze powder and glue. The bronze required some extra effort to polish first, but it was worth it. It's also possible to achieve a nice look by simply painting it or leaving it raw. I printed the candy dish in ABS at a resolution of .4 mm, which took about 7 hours to complete. To ensure a smooth fit, I sanded the hinge joints and cleaned up the pin hole by drilling it out. The finished product measures 16 cm high, with a base that's 6 x 6 cm square. From the nose to the back of the head, it stretches an impressive 9 cm at its widest point.