How can I create this shape?

lbourdo

Hello there,

How might I go about creating a similar shape in sketchup?

Can anyone help or point me in the right direction?

Thanks,
Lorne

Modern Bowl.jpg

boofredlay

Any other views?
What is it?

There are a number of ways this could be achieved from free to paid plugins but with the basic SU tools it might be difficult.

lbourdo

@unknownuser said:

Any other views?
What is it?

There are a number of ways this could be achieved from free to paid plugins but with the basic SU tools it might be difficult.

Ok since I'm a newbie, what plugins should I use? Preferably free. In the image, the back side of the bowl has kind of a bulge I don't want that, just the front side of the bowl with the shape left and right.

That make sense? Any direction would be MUCH Appreciated!

Lorne

Oh sorry, no I don't have any other views. It's a type of fruit bowl

boofredlay

A couple come to mind off hand.

Curviloft
http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=28586&hilit=curviloft

Soap Skin Bubble
http://www.tensile-structures.de/sb_software.html

I did this real quick with Soap Skin Bubble.

pbacot

Pretty nice, Boo! Now if you'll just post the files, we'll all send in our requests.

lbourdo

Boo,
that's awesome thanks. How do you get rid of the faceted edges once I make my shape?

The help plugin documentation isn't very good.

THanks,
Lorne

Jean Lemire

Hi Lorne, hi folks.

If you want to practice with SketchUp (SU) native tools, click in sequence on the scenes tabs of this SU file for ideas:

Modern bowl.skp

boofredlay

@jean lemire said:

Hi Lorne, hi folks.

If you want to practice with SketchUp (SU) native tools, click in sequence on the scenes tabs of this SU file for ideas:

Well done Jean.

@lbourdo said:

Boo,
that's awesome thanks. How do you get rid of the faceted edges once I make my shape?

The help plugin documentation isn't very good.

THanks,
Lorne

I just edited the shapes and used the erase tool while holding the control key. This will soften/smooth the edges.

lbourdo

Thanks for the reply Jean. Great file tutorial.

However when I try to recreate it I get an error saying that my two solids I am wanting to intersect are not solids and it won't work?

Ideas as to why?

Thanks,
Lorne

lbourdo

Never mind I figured it out. I'll keep playing with it. It is really hard to get this to look right, but I don't know other software. I'll post what I finally come up with. I am trying to layout a bowl to cut in layers on a laser cutter and then sand it all smooth.

Thanks,
Lorne

pilou

How this modern bowl stay in place ?
Have you a bottom view ?

(I suppose the Jean file is not V6

boofredlay

It is probably a perfectly balanced bowl. And it is about time you upgrade Frenchy

Jean Lemire

Hi Pilou, hi folks.

V6

Modern bowl - V6.skp

lbourdo

Yea I was wondering that too, so what I'm gonna do just leave the bottom a little flat when I cut it out in slices. Then glue all the wood rings/slices together and sand smooth for a nice finish. It's going to be a centerpiece/fruit bowl for a christmas gift.

pilou

Thx Jean!

The original by Ane Christensen 1700 € (Silver)

Seems I will use arc circles + curviloft or extrude edges

lbourdo

So I modeled the silver bowl and didn't really like it. I know after all that! But I did learn a lot so thanks!

Here are the two I came up with.

I will post pictures when I cut, glue, sand, and finish the final product!

Thanks,
Lorne

pbacot

You'll want to give those thickness with Joint Push-Pull ruby or Perhaps shell ruby.

lbourdo

@pbacot said:

You'll want to give those thickness with Joint Push-Pull ruby or Perhaps shell ruby.

thanks pbacot,

I tried joint/push pull but it left little wedges in between each surface. But I plan to layout each 1/4" cut for the laser cutter in Revit so it'll be fine for it's purpose then I'll be able to get each layer's shape.

Thanks for the tips!
Lorne