This woman prints gorgeous, wearable 3D armor

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What started off as sketches in an artist's notepad became the stunning, detailed pieces of artwork.

New York based artist, Melissa Ng, is a self-taught designer using cutting edge 3D printing technology to bring her "doodles," as she calls them, to life. As Ng writes on her personal site, Lumecluster, she began working with 3D printed art in 2013, but her work exhibits years of talent. 

Although Ng's academic background was in media studies and PR, she held onto her dream of being an artist. In 2012, she founded Lumecluster, where she'd occasionally share some of her sketches and ink drawings. What began as a simple art blog led to experimentation with 3D design and printing. Now, Ng has come into her own as an artist, creating remarkably detailed jewelry, masks, and, her "dream come true" project: the Dreamer's Regalia, worn by actress Felicia Day. 

Here's how the piece came together: