Chocolate face sculptures created using 3D printing

Name: Chocolate face sculptures created using 3D printing
Uploaded: 2013-02-10T02:15:12.000Z
Duration: 1 min 10 s
Description: 3D scanning and printing techniques have been used in Japan to create miniature chocolate sculptures of people's own faces for them to eat.

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Chocolate fans in Japan have been creating Valentine's Day gifts with a difference.

Their faces are scanned and then turned into a chocolate mould, using 3D printing technology.

Participants at the event in Tokyo said they were surprised at how lifelike the miniature sculptures turned out to be.

Tim Allman reports.

Asia

10 February 2013