In this studio exercise we further familiarized ourselves with 3D solid modeling techniques and explored how 3D printing output is done using various materials.
First, the following five forms were sketched on paper: a cookie cutter, a knob, a vase, a ring and a phrase. Then, we designed all five forms in 3D space using SketchUp. Using these design files, we researched methods for printing the forms in various materials. At the conclusion of our research, we were required to create specification sheets for each form containing an image of the designed form, along with information on the printing method, cost, and turnaround time for production of the chosen material. The five specification sheets are shown below and can also be downloaded as a PDF file by clicking on the following link: Spec Sheets.
Pictures of two printed models (cookie cutter and vase) are shown below.
