FingDama is an evolution of the Kendama. The FingDama still embraces the creativity of the player like Kendama but now in a more compact design.
"Many people may think that Kendama was invented in Japan, but this is not actually the case. While many different theories exist, there are records indicating that Kendama originated in France in the sixteenth century. "
"Many people may think that Kendama was invented in Japan, but this is not actually the case. While many different theories exist, there are records indicating that Kendama originated in France in the sixteenth century. "
Process
First I CAD modeled the individual parts to each ring to have a better idea of the scale and fit on my actual finger. I then used the CAD model to create flat patterns of each individual metal piece, total of 8 pieces, and then formed and soldered everything together. The most challenging part of this project was finding a tolerance and creating a friction between each of the joining rings.
Materials: Brass, Silver, 30lb fishing line
Materials: Brass, Silver, 30lb fishing line
