w1.Stamps

In construction, assemblage means erecting an object from large, prefabricated components on-site, whereas in programming, the «assembler» language refers to a canvas compiled from blocks of code. The intersection of these meanings led to the concept of reassembly. I use Unicode block elements as the material for this reassembly—these act as the fundamental graphic «bricks.» I transform digital code into physical, three-dimensional stamps. These tools allow me to manually build and reconfigure infinite modular compositions.

During the test print, it was discovered that when printing the stamp as a single object, the relief contacts the build plate and flattens under the weight of the upper layers. Furthermore, support structures leave marks on the build surface. As a solution, the model was divided into two parts: the base is printed with the relief facing up, and the handle is printed separately. After printing, the parts are glued together.

The stamp features a concave relief with the designation of the Unicode symbol name.

Rigid plastics (PLA / PETG / ABS): for test printing and printing handles.

Problem: They do not spring back when pressed. The paint distributes unevenly, resulting in a dirty imprint. FDM print layers create a micro-relief, causing small «brick» elements to sink in.

Elastic (rubberized) materials: Flexible photopolymer resin (SLA): Provides a smooth surface without layers. This is essential for complex Unicode symbols.

The project is one of two complementary components. My colleague Anya created carabiners that function as both a mounting system and a tool for organizing work on site. The die construction was designed so that they can be attached to the carabiners.