I made a series of clay tikis using a mix of digital tools, 3D printing, and an improvised backyard kiln. - Design: I started by generating a tiki image using MidJourney, aiming for a fun and stylized look. - Modeling: I used MakerWorld’s Image to 3D tool to turn that image into a printable 3D model. - Powered by Image-to-3D from MakerWorld (https://makerworld.com/makerlab/imageTo3d) - Editing: I brought the model into Nomad Sculpt to clean up shapes and adjust for easier mold-making. - Printing: Printed the model and touched up overhangs with black modeling clay where needed. - Mold Box: Used this customizable mold box to create a print-ready form for plaster casting. - Plaster Mold: Poured plaster of Paris into the box and pressed in the printed tiki to make a one-sided mold. - Clay Press: Pressed terracotta clay into the mold to create multiple replicas. - Backyard Kiln: Built a makeshift kiln using fire bricks and the metal cage from an old patio heater.