Art
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Sometimes a recreation of an existing object is needed
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Original .jpg art of carving
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It is easier and more accurate to work from multiple views but one can suffice
when artistic liberties are taken.
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Model
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Rhino model manually built using art for reference.
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There are software solutions for transposing 2D images into 3D models. Height
fields derived from greyscales might be usable to create 3D photos but not a
high relief model. I find that tracing from a background image works well. Sort
of a loose freehand photogammetry technique.
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This model represents about a days work, including quick test mills to verify
the appearance of the actual piece. 'What You See Isn't Always What You Get'
especially when changing mediums.
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A further possibility is to model the thickness and mill from both
sides...maximum control of weight without inadvertantly compromising
castabality.
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Silver castings
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After milling and a little hand touch up the wax was cast
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Oxidizied, tumbled, and lightly polished.
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The basic model scaled and slightly arced to better flow around finger
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A frame and a signet style shank completes the conversion to a ring
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Milled in one operation utilizing a single rotary and two linear axis.
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Transfered to lathe to bore finger hole.
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Inside hollowed by hand, light detailing and wax burnishing
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Cast, cleaned, oxidizied, tumbled, and lightly polished.
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