Mom Necklace: 2D Design to 3D Gift

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My son created this necklace by hand-drawing the design onto an index card with a fine-tip pen, which he later translated into a 3D printable model using online software. If you're interested in learning how to turn your own drawings into 3D prints in just half an hour, check out http://designmaketeach.com/2013/05/12/sharpie-to-3d-print-in-30-minutes/. Printing at a resolution of 150% will yield the best results. You can also purchase this exact necklace from my online store at http://www.shapeways.com/shops/designmaketeach, where I'm using it to demonstrate the concept of e-commerce to my business and economics students.