It’s the 21st century so Blendon 339 has gotten on board with the bleeding-edge tech that is 3D printing! 3D printing is designing a graphic file on a computer and using a special printer to actually “print” that shape into the real world.

Creations like these present candidates and members alike with something physically tangible to hold as they go through their degree work, awards, special occasions, etc. Example: after receiving a degree, the candidate receives the working tools of that until they complete the set. Bringing ancient traditions to the 21st century in a very cost effective way.

The coins, awards and working tools are completely open source, aka – FREE. Meaning feel free to download, modify, reproduce. The other items are made by third parties but are free to download and print as well.

Above you'll find a video of a mini KST being 3D printed on a home printer!

You can take these files to get printed in materials like plastic, various metals, chocolate and even concrete. The file can be sent to any person with a 3D printer, these files are print-ready.

Blendon 339 recommends using the free program TinkerCad to design/edit 3D printable files, you can find it here. SVG files can also be imported into this program.

For smaller quantities printing is done in-house using a $299 printer called the XYZPrinting Davinci Jr 1.0 bought through Staples. It’s a home printer so it has no bells & whistles, but it gets the job done well.

Many public libraries have 3D printers and local vendors can be found across N. America to print through as well.



