QSN Quasicrystalline Spin Network Sculpture, 178.75mm Math Art
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What it does
- Stands 178.75mm tall so it makes a striking focal point on a shelf
- Built from a quasicrystalline lattice so you get a shape unlike typical decor
- Based on Penrose tiling and E8 Lie algebra math so it sparks real conversation
- Open, interlaced ball-and-stick form so light and shadow move through it
- Made to order in the USA after you place your order
Sculptures built from math rarely look like this. The QSN takes a web of quasicrystalline geometry and turns it into a physical object you can set on a desk or shelf. Its lattice of spheres and connecting struts forms a dense, open network that catches light from every angle.
The design traces back to ideas from Penrose tiling, the golden ratio, and E8 Lie algebra, the kind of math that describes patterns which never quite repeat. Standing 178.75mm tall, this piece renders that structure as a tangible sculpture, with fine connecting rods forming a lattice that seems to hang in space. It rewards a slow look. Turn it in your hand or set it under a lamp and new angles of the pattern come forward.
This piece suits anyone drawn to math, physics, or geometric art, whether for a study, an office, or a spot near your desk. It stands as a quiet centerpiece for people who like their decor to carry an idea, not just a shape. Each one is made to order in the USA once you place your order.
12k 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 We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating.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 RWGresearch. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit required. See the original design