Help Finding Gold "Thing"
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One term that is used for edge trim is "Bezel". Commonly used term in watches and timepieces.
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Thanks, mitcorb! At least I have something to go off of now.
Tried searching for "gold bezel" "bezel pattern" "decorative bezel" and "electronics bezel" among others without finding anything relevant.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molding_(decorative
TIG has a plugin for that type of shape
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I think you mean Cyma / Recta curve tools
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The molding gave me some interesting ideas, Rich. Some of the types listed look like I'm getting closer. I'll try some more web searches.
Is TIG's ClineStyle the one you were thinking about?
Edit: Ah, this one? I'll check it out.
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Uh, I hope you meant TIG's, not mine. Although maybe for some inspiration . . .
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As the astronomers say... there are feint rings around Uranus...
Oh, for someone with an even slightly classical education [or just any education at all]
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=230584#p230584
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Hmm. I checked out the thread. I might be able to use it for what I want but not sure that's what it's inteded for.
Although not really what I want, this is the closest I could find. A sort of frame around an electronic screen. But not nearly as decorative, more like the image in my first post. -
Find the 'Draw Metal' threads - that's a toolset for doing spirals, swirls etc...
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Thanks TIG, that looks like it will help a lot! I'll see what I can come up with it. -
I think part of your workflow is going to be figuring out how to put the decoration on the primary frame shape. Do you draw the basic frame with rounded edges and then draw on that (hidden geometry, "Tools on Surface" plugin)? Is it just a division for textures (flush) or do you need it to be expressed ("Joint push pull" works up to some level of complexity)? I am curious how it will work out myself. Please post W.I.P. if you would. Good luck.
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Peter, not much workflow here, I'm afraid.
I ended up simply drawing some bezier curves (doubling to make a ring-structure), push-pulling, and applying a slight bevel with Fredo's Roundcorner. Nothing fancy at all. In fact, I will probably go back and work on it some more, specifically the very simplistic, round "fasteners."
Here's a couple screen-grabs with some quick color thrown on. Hopefully, this project will make it to the Gallery some day. I have a hard time seeing most projects through to completion.
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ah, nice. I thought you had to apply it to a wood frame or something. The W.I.P. gallery is good place for that. Never have to finish.
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