Resin casting lets you produce parts that would be otherwise impossible to make without a full CNC and injection molding set-up. It costs about as much as a 3d printer, 300 to 600 US dollars ...

They are meticulous paintings cast in resin. These realistic aquarium ... of more depth than there actually is. This kind of 3D resin painting can be traces back to Japanese artist Riusuke Fukahori.

If you are looking to do something similar be sure to check out his blog – he offers up some sound resin casting tips, as well as some pitfalls to avoid.