Introduction: DNA-Chopstick Rest

About: I am from The Lawrenceville School, I'm a maker who loves blending art and technology to create fun, meaningful projects. Whether it's a gift for family, a surprise for friends, or something useful for the com…

I am from St. Margaret's Episcopal School,8th grade.

In my family, we always use chopsticks for meals. If these chopsticks are not properly stored, they sometimes get moldy. Additionally, the containers we use to store these delicate chopsticks are usually ordinary and lack creativity. I would like to create some unique devices to hold these distinctive utensils.

The double helix structure of DNA is fascinating, and combining its shape with a chopstick holder would be an interesting and creative idea.

Supplies

Fusion360,3D-printer

Step 1: Study the Structure of DNA

Study the structure of DNA and simplify it, keeping it from being overly complex. Measure the size of the chopsticks and determine the approximate dimensions of the chopstick holder.

Step 2: Model Design

Design the model using software:Fusion360.

Step 3: 3D-print

Print it out using a 3D printer and apply your preferred colors. It would be interesting to see the chopsticks placed on it.

This method of placing chopsticks is also very clean and hygienic.

However, if you had twice as many chopsticks, you could potentially create even more interesting designs.