Create Steel Art: Smiley Faces to Complex Structures

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the feasibility and techniques for creating steel art, ranging from simple smiley faces to more complex structures, with an emphasis on nanotechnology and its applications in art. Participants explore the challenges and requirements for such artistic endeavors, including the necessary tools and expertise.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to create complex steel art, even at a microscopic level, suggesting a high level of ambition in artistic creation.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of having a steady hand and good eyesight for detailed work.
  • Concerns are raised about potential allergies to materials like epoxy resins and latex, which may affect the ability to work with certain art supplies.
  • A participant humorously suggests that starting a car can create nanoparticles, indicating a playful approach to the topic of nanotechnology.
  • One participant expresses frustration, questioning whether creating advanced art is feasible for most people without significant financial resources and laboratory access.
  • Another participant clarifies that while nanotechnology is diverse, creating specific structures like drawings on graphene cannot be done at home without specialized equipment, such as atomic force microscopy.
  • Some participants share links to resources that may provide starting points for DIY projects related to nanoparticles and nanofilms.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the feasibility of creating complex steel art at home. There are competing views on the accessibility of nanotechnology for artistic purposes, with some suggesting it is beyond the reach of most individuals.

Contextual Notes

Participants acknowledge the limitations of home experimentation in nanotechnology and the need for advanced equipment for certain artistic techniques. There is also a recognition of the diverse nature of the field, which may lead to varying opinions on what can be achieved.

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Anyone? Anything? Even if I'm making little smiley faces on graphite? I'd love to make something that's more complex using steel, even if I have to stitch it together atom by atom.
 
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The most important thing is a steady hand and good eyesight.
 
And not being allergic to epoxy resins and latex.
 
Get in your car. Turn on the engine. Well done, you have now created a raft of different nanoparticles.
 
*sigh*

Ok, so, I take it that this is simply beyond the abilities available for most people without millions of dollars and a lab? If that is the case, just say so.
 
s09 said:
*sigh*

Ok, so, I take it that this is simply beyond the abilities available for most people without millions of dollars and a lab? If that is the case, just say so.

The study of nanotechnology is a hugely diverse field. Regarding your specific question about drawing on graphene; no you cannot do that at home. You would need something like an http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_force_microscopy" . There are probably experiments you can do at home to create things like nanoparticles, nanofilms or to nanoengineer a surface but these would be similar to home chemistry experiments and judging by your original post you have something far more advanced in mind.
 
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