The full size 3D print was a success. There was very little left to chance so I wasn't surprised that everything worked out and fit right. I made the final print on a Stratasys UPrint SE Plus, using Ivory filament. I'm very happy with the result.

The base for the sculpture is hand made from three pieces of CNC'd Baltic Birch plywood. I've glued them together and sanded to give them a solid look and feel. 

The wooden base received a coating of oil based water seal. It's meant for outdoor wooden structures that are in contact with water. It should protect the wood from water damage for the duration of the installation.

Initially, I was going to fill the pool with Castin' Craft Resin, but returned to the original idea of using water. I will play with resin after the show is over. Resin is a more permanent water effect that will not require any maintenance. But all my initial tests were unsuccessful. They poured on smooth, but got bumpy as they cured.

If anyone has run into a similar problem, please let me know, I'm curious. My theory is that since the wood was not sealed before pouring the resin the imperfections of the surface got picked up and amplified by the resin.

After many many many tests, the final assembly and 3D print are ready to be assembled at the gallery.   🔥