Post #370851 by Skinny Dog on Tue, Apr 1, 2008 7:58 PM

Since a few asked I'll post photos and explain how we get such a huge amount of detail in such small pieces of jewelry

First we find a willing subject

Then we import it into the computer and begin to build line work of basic model.

Then we begin to build the curve that will form the 3d part of the model.

Here is a isometric view of the model

This is a before and after of the line work changing to a 3d model

Then Jen uses a computer aided carving tool to digitally CARVE the tiki in the computer !!

When Jen finishes building / carving she sends the computer file to me at the mill.

To build this model took 36 hours for a person with 20 years of computer graphics experience, so don't try this at home HAAHAHAH.

Thus ends part one

[ Edited by: Skinny Dog 2008-04-01 20:03 ]