Try This at Home: An Ocean in a Coffee Mug

This inspiration project from Roman Khramov of 5 min Minibricks combines 3D printing with hobby skills to create an ocean diorama in a cup. The techniques showcased can be utilized in other hobby projects – custom bases, larger dioramas, and terrain are the first to come to mind.

Tools/Materials Used:

• Ceramic mug
• Snapmaker 3D printer
• Resin
• Paint – airbrush
• Mod Podge
• Foam putty
• Cotton batting/stuffing
• String

Author: Mars Garrett

Pop culture writer and news editor that has been on the BoLS team since 2010. Contributor on the One of Us podcast. Marvel, Batman, and dystopian sci-fi fan. Enjoys bad movies, LEGO Technic, and the internet. Hates rom-coms. (she/they)