What
- Designed a shark-themed cigar holder that combines organic sculpture with a stable circular base for tabletop use.
- Optimised the model for 3D printing so details such as the open jaw and fins print cleanly.
How
- Used digital sculpting to create a detailed shark figure, angling the mouth to cradle a cigar securely.
- Added a weighted circular pedestal to lower the centre of gravity and prevent tipping.
Results
- Delivered a hobbyist accessory that works as both a conversation piece and a functional holder.
- Validated the design in a slicer preview, confirming that toolpaths and layer heights give a clean print.
Tools and processes: Digital sculpting, stability design, slicer validation