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- FatherT3d
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When the “Made in 3D” challenge was announced I was really excited about the possibility to bring ideas and virtual objects to real life!
I therefore wanted to design a shape which would be both useful and pleasing to the eye, while respecting the 3D printing constraints.
My main idea was to create an object exposing earrings and other jewels in an original and eye-catching way. I came up with this model, with little holes to bear earrings, as illustrated here: http://www.3dvia.com/models/EFEA59E5F7C9DBED/treasure-blossom-illustrated . I added a plate at the bottom to allow other sorts of jewels to be carried as well, and to further increase stability.
The biggest challenge was to create something elegant, yet useful and stable, in a 15cm cube! Creating all the holes one by one in 3DVIA Shape also proved quite challenging: because of the curved surfaces of the model, it was not possible to simply duplicate the holes, since not two faces are the same.
Finally, I tried to find the right balance between maximizing the usable surface and keeping the model light enough. I quite like the way the different patterns play with light when you view them from different angles. Every time I see it I can think of a new decorative use to it, and I hope you will find one too!
- Original file size:2.01 MB
- Original file format:3dxml
- Surfaces:592
- Triangles:20934
- Vertices:21322
- Textures:0
- Created with:3DVIA Shape V4.0
- Not usable in 3DVIA Shape
Welcome back! It’s been awhile and it’s good to see your work again. :)
That is a challenging model to build in Shape – great job!
Thanks Don! I always appreciate your feedback :)
It’s been a while indeed! I just waited to find some time and inspiration to create something original.
Designing a model with 3D priniting in mind was really stimulating, as I have many ideas of objects but my woodworking skills are unfortunately almost non-existent…
Your welcome! 3D printing really is exciting because so many new things can be imagined and then built.
I was lucky enough to be using 3D printing and 3D Laser Sintering for engineering prototypes about 20 years ago! It is fantastic that now everyone (well, many more) people can use similar technology to build their dreams!
Indeed! I remember seeing stereolithography in action 10 years ago and I was really impressed! But it was in a medical context and very expensive, whereas now (almost) anyone can make his ideas tangible!
My experience was also in the medical area – and yes it was even more expensive. Progress can be a good thing!
Yes, and the future looks bright for 3D printing for medical use: http://m.engadget.com/default/article.do?artUrl=http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/print-your-own-blood-vessels-no-need-for-red-toner/&category=classic&altPost=alt&icid=eng_latest_art
Today 3D objects, tomorrow living cells!
They are already printing skin and the start of organs! We live in amazing times.
[Update] : check the Gallery :)
The color makes a big difference. :)
Thank you!
I don’t know what the final material will be so I thought it would be better to leave the model in white, so it can be judged solely by its shape.
But it’s not easy to do the model justice using the default lighting provided by the different real-time 3D viewers. I’d love to raytrace it in high-res so I can play with the light and shadows.
White will also be a good color as a background for the multi-colored jewelry that will be displayed on it.
I agree that doing some rendering would bring out the features more. But, when fully stocked it would be quite different in appearance.
[Update] : added a rendering of the model in white, with ambient occlusion and reflections, due to pouplar demand ;)
Popular demand can be a fickle thing. Thanks! :)