These 8 Mysteriously Hollow Lamps Were Completely 3D Printed in Ceramics
We’re no strangers to ceramic 3D prints, but these eight 3D prints left us stunned once again. New York-based designer Christo Logan just launched his ‘two.parts’ series of pendant lights built with our 3D printed ceramics and managed to incorporate some really intriguing elements into his designs.
By using 3D printing for the manufacturing process and choosing LED lights over traditional light bulbs, Christo was able to create complex, hollow structures. Since all the electronic and lighting infrastructure is well hidden under the smooth, white-glazed ceramics shell, the lamps appear sleek and minimalist. It’s almost mysterious where the source of light is located as it seems to come out of nowhere.
Another amazing feature is the change of contrast when you switch on the lights. When lit, the central void illuminates the interior, inverting the perception of each shape and causing the ceramic surfaces themselves to act as the light source. You can see this effect in the images below.
But enough of the talking. Let’s take a look at the 8 stunning designs by Christo Logan that have been beautifully captured by the great photography skills of Juan Ude.
1. 3D Printed Ceramic Lamp ‘Atom’
2. 3D Printed Ceramic Lamp ‘Fuchsia’
3. 3D Printed Ceramic Lamp ‘Geode’
4. 3D Printed Ceramic Lamp ‘Heatsink’
5. 3D Printed Ceramic Lamp ‘Orbit’
6. 3D Printed Ceramic Lamp ‘Phase’
7. 3D Printed Ceramic Lamp ‘Helmet’
8. 3D Printed Ceramic Lamp ‘Canary’
Why 3D Printing in Ceramics Makes Sense
An architect asked Christo to come up with ideas for unique, customizable pendants that could be used in a project of theirs. After doing some research, he discovered 3D printed ceramic and became obsessed with the possibilities. Though he had worked with other 3D printed materials, Christo was drawn to ceramic for its strength, finish, sustainability, and heat resistance:
“Over the years I’ve used many digital and manual design/fabrication techniques – CNC milling, laser/waterjet cutting, casting, vacuum forming, MakerBot-ing, etc – but none are able to deliver well-finished, small-run objects as economically as 3D printing. I’ve worked with ceramics since childhood and, unlike with casting or fully manual construction, by printing the material, I can create complex hollow structures with internal details that hold and conceal the LED light sources, wiring, connection hardware (itself 3D printed in acrylic), and optical diffusers if necessary.”
Learn More about this Project and 3D Printing
If you are interested in buying some of these light pendants, make sure to visit Christo’s two.parts website and stay up to date on his Facebook page.
If you are looking for a 3D printing service that turns your 3D models into glazed ceramic 3D prints, learn a bit more about our service on the following pages:
- Take a look at how the 3D printing process for ceramic works at i.materialise.
- See 10 of the coolest ceramic 3D prints that designers printed with us.
- Upload your own design here and get the price of your 3D print instantly.
