Serendipity

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I was thoroughly impressed with the original design, which held up remarkably well despite some minor setbacks. It turned out that my issues were not with the design itself but rather with the printer settings for PETG material. I was experimenting with my first spool of PETG and encountered some adhesion problems, which I later resolved by tweaking my printer settings. I highly recommend using a robust raft when printing with PETG to minimize such issues. I was drawn to this project initially because it had the potential to be part of a captivating vertical kinetic sculpture. Additionally, I wanted to test a larger print using translucent PETG, and at 9.5 hours, it seemed like the perfect candidate. As expected, PETG proved to be a bit finicky, but I was prepared for the challenges that come with working with this material. After meticulously cutting down the chaotic strings and carefully trimming the inevitable PETG fibers, my creation began to take shape. The end result, which I've aptly titled Serendipity, bears an uncanny resemblance to early 19th-century Russian Modernist sculptures, reminiscent of Arp's iconic works. It now proudly hangs as part of a dynamic assembly that drives a wind chime. What I've learned from this experience is invaluable: show the same respect for your failures as you would your successes. This sentiment resonates deeply with me, and I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to test my skills and push the boundaries of what's possible. https://www.facebook.com/kenno.mcdonnell/videos/10213807967168174