Ambiguous Cylinder Illusion, Hexagon and Square Optical Sculpture
Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
This model is not currently offered as a verified ready to buy print.
What it does
- Shows a hexagon shape from one angle so you get one view of the illusion
- Shows a square shape from another angle so you see the effect shift as you move
- A display piece for a desk or shelf, made to spark conversation
- Made to order in the USA after you order
- A fresh way to display an optical illusion in your own space
Game night, office breaks, or a quiet spot on your shelf all get a little more interesting with this ambiguous cylinder sculpture. It is shaped to look like a hexagon from one angle and a square from another, so the illusion changes as you walk around it or turn it in your hand.
The shape plays with how your eyes read angles and edges. Set it on a desk, a shelf, or a table where people can look at it from different sides and notice the shift for themselves.
This piece is made to order in the USA after you place your order. It is a display object built to show off the ambiguous cylinder effect, a fun piece for anyone who likes optical illusions and puzzle-style decor.
8.1k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by Tenrop. We did not draw it.
Shared under GNU GPL. See the original design