Paint roll hack - Text and massage (customised 3D printed adaptors) Samuel N Bernier

This hacking project was made in collaboration with ADEO a group that owns many tool brands such as Dexter. We brainstormed as a team and came up with many funny ideas to hack products selected among a thick catalogue.

I got to work on printed accessories for standard 120mm paint rolls.

Here is what I got for you :

- Customisable text/image/patterns paint roll
- Massage paint roll

Step 1: Get your Stuff

You will need :

- a 3D printer
- a 12 cm paint roll
- a 12 cm paint roll handle
- Paint or ink

Maybe SolidWorks 2010 if you wish to customize the text or the massage model

Comments

[T-K]

Don't have access to a 3D printer but compromise will get you far :) great idea, you've got my vote!

[cewittic]

ooo. I like the concept but don't have access to a fancy 3D printer. I bet one could make a low-tech version by fitting a cardboard tube (like a paper towel roll) over a paint roller and then adhering pre-cut foam letters from a craft store...

[Thaikarl]

i wish instructables that required tools and machinery that aren't in the average workshop - like 3D printers and Laser Cutters had a badge or something on the thumbnail. so i wouldn't get all excited to view the steps and get to "put design in your 3D printer..."

[Dream Dragon]

There was a kind of Byzantine Seal that was essentially a roller containing a sort of certification of authenticity.

I've been wanting to do something similar for a long time but I'm struggling to achieve it with free packages like "Sketchup",

Is it possible to do this with any of the freely available packages?

[LPFP]

I'm trying Makerbot Customizer. It might work. Maybe this weekend.

[SpEdLessonPlans]

This would work great to roll impressions into clay.

[ZaneEricB]

now i know what to do with my used paint rollers!

[gwrober]

That is a neat idea. Graffiti swipes!

[ZaneEricB]

yes...yes ...yes...Simple but effective. I want a dozen!

[dubstepmaker]

very cool :)

[audreyobscura]

Sam! You guys are the best! Keep up the great work.

[Penolopy Bulnick]

Very cool print!

[Jayefuu]

Cool Sam! As an alternative and quicker manufacturing method you could laser etch some plastic then wrap it around the roller.