A few years ago I had a severe respiratory episode. Had to quit clay, transitioned to 3D pen to create my forms.
Cadmus 3D pen patterned basket
Working with the 3D Pen
After tests, X-rays, breathing treatments, etc. it was determined that my lungs had been compromised from breathing in fumes, dry powered clay, copper, lead, silica, alumina, chemically enhanced fumes and smoke from firings etc. I came home so weak I could hardly speak or do any other physical activity. I am so indebted to my youngest sister who sent me a 3D pen!!!!
It took a while for me to discover how to manipulate and control the pen. Since that first awkward month, I found my way, and started making pottery-inspired shapes!!!I use non toxic plant based plastic filaments and love it!! I sometimes use a bowel or some such form to support the filaments until they can support themselves.. SOME EXAMPLES:
Cadmus:my neighbor Mary Agnes trying to figure out what she is looking at
Cadmus: Katheryn McGee. Standing next to COSMIC BLISS which was 5+ months in the making
Cadmus. COSMIC BLISS multiple PLA colors
Cadmus: 6 months in the making, wood filaments about 4’ tall
Cadmus. About 18” wood filiments
Cadmus: Glo in the Dark large 3D vase
Cadmus Glo in the dark 3D PEN jug
Cadmus: multiple filaments very rigid. (tight weave)
Cadmus Glo in the dark form
Cadmus. Basket
Cadmus. Yellow exterior, light wood filaments on inside
Cadmus. 3D basket more loosely woven
Adding another layer of filament to strengthen the form.
Tall very strong piece. Could be made into a lamp base. White glows in the dark
These 3D forms accepted into a National juried exhibit in Greenville, NC cadmus
Glow in the dark 3D pen,s. Cadmus
Cosmic bliss, 3D pen s. Cadmus
3D pen S. Cadmus Milton, NC
3D pen, bottom of basket with tall handle. S. Cadmus
3D pen basket. S. CadmusMilton, nc
Textured basket bottom 3D pen. S. Cadmus Milton, nc
34” Glo in the dark series 3D PEN
3Dpen, S.Cadmus. 2022 Ian Nicole, 34”, silver and Glo in the dark PLA filaments
Nighttime 3D Pen S. Cadmus 2022 Ian-Nicole
