Hot Pop Factory's 3D-printed Ford Pipe pokes fun at the controversial Toronto mayor. Whether being parodied by North American media outlets or causing countless shenanigans in his home town, Rob Ford has definitely become a pop culture icon.
Chronicling the troubled politician's memorable year as mayor, the Ford Pipe transforms his drug allegations into an a sensational art piece. This limited edition pipe set is machine-crafted and designed by Hot Pop Factory, a 3D-printing firm that is located in the heart of Toronto.
The delicate pipe is constructed out of sandstone and finished with a white porcelain glaze. It measures 8.5cm x 3cm x 4cm in size and is sure to become a covetable collectible for Toronto's fine art elite.
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Hot Pop Factory's 3D-Printed Ford Pipe Pokes Fun at Rob Ford
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