Roman Dedocahedron

myminifactory

Hi all, I've created a replica of the Roman Dodecahedron discovered in Jublains, France, and it's now available for you to explore. These mysterious objects have been found scattered across ancient Roman settlements throughout Europe, with their purpose still shrouded in mystery today. Several theories attempt to explain their use, including measuring distances, serving as sacred relics, or even knitting gloves. I designed the Dodecahedron using Fusion 360, and its dimensions were carefully recreated from measurements provided in Gerard Guillier's article "One rouille en bordure des therms de Jublains (Mayenne): enfin un dodecaedre en context archeologique!" I've uploaded two versions of the object: a complete Dodecahedron and one split into two halves. I printed the two halves separately and then glued them together, but you can probably print it in one go using dual extrusion and PVA. Additionally, I've uploaded two versions of a stand to showcase the Dodecahedron. The object was printed using ColorFabb BronzeFill with a 0.4 mm nozzle at 60 mm/s and 200°C temperature. Support material is necessary, and I used a brim to secure it to the heated bed (at 60°C). After gluing the two halves together, I sanded and polished the object for several days to reveal its bronze particles, resulting in a beautiful shine. To give it a worn look similar to the original, I applied a patina by spraying a mixture of salt and vinegar onto the surface. The stand was printed using ColorFabb WoodFill (0.4 mm, 60 mm/s at 200°C). Enjoy exploring this ancient mystery, Marco3D