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98-Foot Wide 3D Lenticular Mural by Big3D Is Largest Ever.


LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States.  -- The Guinness Book of World Records[R] certified a 98-feet long by 13-feet tall (29.9m x 3.9m) lenticular lenticular /len·tic·u·lar/ (len-tik´u-ler)
1. pertaining to or shaped like a lens.

2. pertaining to the lens of the eye.

3. pertaining to the lenticular nucleus.
 mural by Big3D to be the largest lenticular mural ever.

World-renowned tattoo artist A tattoo artist (also tattooer or tattooist) is a person who applies permanent decorative tattoos, often in a dedicated business called a tattoo shop, tattoo studio or tattoo parlour.  Mario Barth This article or section is written like an .
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 partnered with Big3D to produce the record-setting mural. The stunning 3D lenticular mural was installed in the Mandalay Bay Casino is association with the House of Blues House of Blues (HOB) is a chain of music halls and restaurants founded in 1992 by Hard Rock Cafe founder Isaac Tigrett and his friend and investor Dan Aykroyd. It is a home for live music and southern-inspired cuisine, whose clubs celebrate African-American culture, specifically  nightclub and restaurant in preparation for the grand opening of the Mr. Bart's latest tattoo emporium.

The lenticular mural by Big3D was unveiled on October 18, 2007 with representatives of Guinness Book of World Records[R] on hand to document its authenticity as the largest lenticular mural ever created.

The enormous 3D/flip mural is emblazoned with iconic tattoo imagery surrounding larger-than-life shots of Mr. Barth and his wife and head of operations, Carol. Vibrant colors recall some of Mr. Barth's more vivid tattoo work, much of which adorns the bodies of some of the world's most famous celebrities. The installation will remain while the tattoo emporium is under construction.

No stranger to record-setting lenticular installations, Big3D's owner Tom Saville was particularly proud of the company's latest achievement. "It was a pleasure to work on Mr. Barth's Starlight star·light  
n.
The light from the stars.


starlight
Noun

the light that comes from the stars

Noun 1.
 Tattoo project. His desire to transcend the ordinary and create a truly stunning graphic display was a challenge I knew we could meet. I tip my hat to Mr. Barth and to the team at Big3D.com."

Installation went smoothly and was completed in less than one day. When the half-ton crate of lenticular panels was delivered the morning of October 18th the installation crew overseen by Mr. Saville went immediately to work. Approximately three hours was invested in preplanning the installation, using laser guides to mark the panel locations. Another four hours was spent hanging the panels in place. At the conclusion of the installation, representatives of Guinness Book of World Records[R] certified the lenticular mural as a world record.

View photos of and more information about this amazing a·maze  
v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es

v.tr.
1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise.

2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex.

v.intr.
 installation online at http://www.Big3D.com. A broader array of higher resolution photos is available on request.
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