Voronoi Mosquito Coil Holder

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While visiting Penang, Malaysia, I spotted a striking Mosquito Coil holder that caught my attention. Inspired by its unique design, I decided to create something similar using cutting-edge techniques. Instead of crafting it from patterned metal, I utilized Houdini 16 to generate a Voronoi 'cage' structure, which I then exported for assembly in Rhino and finally as an STL file. To assemble the holder, you'll need the following working files. A notable feature of this design is its ability to catch pieces of the coil as it burns. This functionality is achieved by using the top of a tin can in the middle, which also serves as a central mounting point for metal holders typically included with coils. The feet of the holder have insets that allow you to add adhesive rubber pads or feet. If you download Houdini's non-commercial version from www.sidefx.com, you'll discover that it offers a range of customizable options, including the ability to edit the radius of the cage, volume filtering parameters, and thickness of the wires. This allows for a high degree of procedural control over the design.