A small collection of real, self-directed projects. The process, the actual result, and a useful look at what making can involve.
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These are personal builds, shared as examples of the work. They are not customer endorsements or products offered for sale.
2 projects from the workbench
The assembled spinner. No measured spin-time or bearing-fit claim is made.
3D PRINTING
Fidget Spinner / Simplicity Wins
A self-directed build that moved from a three-lobed model to a printed body with four installed bearings. The finished object is documented in a workbench photograph; spin performance was not measured.
Self-directed build · assembled & photographed
THE PROCESS
Develop the joined, three-lobed shape
Print the body and assemble the bearings
Document the object and preserve the remaining test questions
Photograph supplied by Robert Hutchins; web preview from the documented build photograph.
Applied decorative vinyl. These designs are not certified safety labels; washing durability was not tested.
CUSTOM MERCHANDISE
Hazard Cup / Black Vinyl, Broken Borders
A personal artwork-to-object project: four bold decorative symbols became vector cut paths, then black vinyl applied to a reusable cup. The finished photographs show the main decal set in place.
Self-directed build · cut, applied & photographed
THE PROCESS
Develop a consistent family of interrupted-border symbols
Prepare closed vector cut paths
Cut and apply the main set, then photograph the result
Photograph supplied by Robert Hutchins. Artwork developed by Robert Hutchins with ChatGPT/Codex; no cup-brand affiliation is implied.
