Celtic horses drink-coaster

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Amongst Celtic peoples, the horse has always been highly venerated and esteemed as a prized possession. Viewed as status symbols, they were treated with great respect, treasured, and well cared for. The bond between Celts and their horses was strong, and the esteem in which they were held is not surprising when considering the impact of the animal on everyday life, survival, and battle. The Celts were known for their skill as cavalry fighters and charioteers. Horses played a prominent role in Celtic society beyond just battle. The Shetland Pony, one of many examples of their importance to humans, is sturdy, has a thick coat, short legs, and is noted for its intelligence. They are suited to the environment of the Shetland Islands and it's thought that small horses have been kept on the islands since the Bronze Age. The horse was vital for cultivation, transporting goods and people, as well as being adapted for use in various settings. The hair from the tails of the ponies was also used by Shetland fishermen for their fishing lines. Given this great importance in all areas of life, it's perhaps not surprising that the horse took on religious significance in Celtic communities. They believed that the care they took of them was reciprocated, with the horse acting as a protector. This religious importance is witnessed by the many ancient images of the horse carved in stone and onto landscapes. The horse holds a significant place in stories of the Celtic gods and mythological tales. The animal features prominently in symbolism and Celtic art and design throughout the centuries. The ancient Celtic styled depiction of horses continues to be re-used today, as seen in The Celtic Council of Australia's use of three horses interwoven in Celtic design as a symbol. I designed this coaster using a logo from my browser that I put into svg format in Inkscape. I then opened the svg file in Blender and made it a 3D object. I repaired the file in Meshmixer, erased some aspects, and added a coaster. The coaster was merged with the picture after scaling the picture. I saved the model as a STL file and sliced it for printing. However, even after repairing the file in Meshmixer, the model still had issues, so I decided to export it into Netfabb Online Service. This service allowed me to fix an unlimited number of STL files, making it clear that this was my best option. If you're interested in learning how to design a 2D picture into a 3D model, I'd be happy to share the process with you. You can watch a video on YouTube that explains the process in under six minutes.