Sketches
I started making multiple different sketch designs until I found a design, shape and theme I liked.
I then ‘upgraded’ the design in order to make then distinguishable from each other but still related.
Digital Renders
Digital sketches were then produced to further cement the design and colour scheme.
Further distinguishing the designs and making the tiers more obvious.
3D Models
3D models were then created to closely match the sketches and make the vine details more obvious.
They were then sliced for 3D printing.
Printing
Once full scale printing started it was mostly a waiting game as there were very few issues during this phase. Once most of the sections of the first staff were printed I laid them out to ensure there were no issues in the print and they were all scaled correctly.
SANDING!!!
At this stage I also use wood filler to fill in all the gaps between the parts and fill layer lines I couldn’t sand away. Filler spray paint is also used to get the smaller gaps. White this mode is relatively simple, there were some strange errors on the print that took quite a while to sand out.
Assembly
Once all pieces were sanded several times over, they were aligned correctly and glued. With a wooden dowel inserted through each one to increase stability, as well as to help align the parts before getting glued together.
Painting
Once all the pieces where glued and cured solidly for 24 hours I was then able to finally paint them to fully bring my design to life.
Final product 1
Final Product 2
Final Product 3
