Sunday, August 26, 2012

Project 13: Fertility Beer Tap Handle




This was made for an ob/gyn and her man. Can you tell?


 
Started with a design that would be handle-shaped and structurally sound enough to withstand constant drunken yanking.  Also thought it would make sense to combine a semi-religious fertility icon with the alcohol dispensing mechanism that results in most conceptions these days.



 
Obvious place to start.




 
Around 3:30 am the prototype was done.  Left it on the kitchen table for Katy to inspect when she woke up a few hours later. 


The morning reviews. Katy knows by now that I require constant, unequivocal encouragement to avoid sinking into despair and disrepair. 



 
Bolstered by Katy and ready for prime time. 



 
First attempt (left) ended in disaster when late that night I carelessly cut too much above the head and didn't leave enough legroom. Had to take a deep breath, stroll around the chicken coop, and start over again (right). 




The coupler that I bought would have required a huge distended rear and abdomen.


 
Cutting it down allowed for a slimmer waist. This stage was really fun, except for all the metal dust that made breathing difficult. 


 
Worried soul even at a tender age.


 
 
7 or so layers of poly and polishing later.


Evolutionary retrospective. 




Time for a cold mug of amniotic fluid.