6 Steps to 3D Printing an iPod Case Customized with a Hashtag and then Block Printing the Hashtag

1. Create a 3D digital file of a customized iPod case emblazoned with #createataic  This is the hashtag for the Visual and Digital Arts Program at American International College.

2. Create a 3D digital file of reversed and raised type to attach to the case.

3. Using a 3D printer, print the case and raised type.  Insert iPod.

4. Prepare ink for block printing the raised type.

5. Apply ink to the raised type.

6. Press the inked raised type on paper.

The ipod case was 3D printed on our Ultimaker 2 printer, found in our Art and Innovation Lab.