Make an imported TIF 3D and curved?
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Here's a version - try to approximate the length of the arc and gap, size the line to the arc's diameter and bend, scale vertically to height.
I work x10 larger to avoid tiny facets not forming issues...
Try it yourself...
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Perhaps I am not using the right terminology? by depth I meant the distance from the gap to the back of the bracelet (so that it forms an oval and not a circle). The height would be homothétique (I don't know how to say this word in English - the height will be calculated automatically according to the other dimensions given). I will try out your scaling ideas (if I can figure it out), and let you know!!
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You can scale in different axes to make a circle 'oval' - using various green-handles, hold Ctrl to do it center-to-center rather than direct - you can type in various small value changes and watch the selected arcs size change in Entity Info as you do it, till you get near what's needed......
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One you have completed the Illustrator course, see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YER82N30vc8 which is part one of a two-part tutorial.
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Well, I started over from scratch, just to get everything correct in my head. You are right Tig, I can't use the exact dimensions I noted, but that is mostly due to the constraints of the 3D printers... I have uploaded and ordered the bracelet. I'll post a picture if it turns out nice!! Thanks for everyone's help! I'll be back soon with questions on how to make layers (ie. a bracelet or pendant with two different layers). Shall surf the forums a bit first though, promise!
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Well done.
I hope it turns out fine and I'd like to see the result.
What 'material' have you ordered ? -
Thanks! I ordered it in steel for the first go. I won't get it til the beginning of September, but i'll
Be sure to post a pic. I hope I got it all right!! -
I recently got a small stainless-steel puzzle-box made in three pieces, and I was surprised how heavy and 'metallic' it was - they use real metal powder, bound with resins, then the final form is 'tumbled' to polish it, so it comes out just like 'real' s/s...
I was very pleased with it.
The surface finish will never be shiny smooth, but I think that won't detract from this bracelet's appearance anyway.
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