This week we began a new project: Hollow form objects. Our objective is to make an object with a partner that we will 3D print. Our restrictions include having the object be self supporting with no infill, and using only a single perimeter to print it.
Personally, I really enjoy the sharp geometric or mathematical shapes that 3D modeling and 3D printers can easily make. I find organic forms, although harder to 3D model, to be a bit boring in this medium. Inspired by the geometric forms on our class pages, I jumped right into making a bunch of random shapes and finding new ways to extrude, loft, twist and otherwise manipulate them into fun forms.
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| I'm not sure if I'd be able to use bridging to put that pyramid on top, but I think it would be interesting to try! |
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| I really like making twisty things. I'm worried some of these angles might be too steep, though. |
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| I think this one is my favorite so far, aesthetically speaking. |
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I found that in the end, I was really drawn to hollow shapes with repeated and twisted elements, like the last few I did above. I think these would be very cool to make on a 3D printer to show off its capabilities. Before 3D printed art, this kind of effect would be very hard to achieve, and I think that's what makes me drawn to it.