- This week we learned how to use grasshopper (for me it is a review :)) and how to print on the fabric. The function I found particularly useful is rebuild. Rebuild helps with recreating the curves (eg: set the curve point number). I actually used rebuild a lot when modeling for my Frida 😀
- I don’t know what to print, so I want to experiment with optical illusions and I decide to make a Frida Kahlo.
- I downloaded the image online and divided it into 20 strips with Illustrator. Afterwards I used a rhino extension called Vectorize (link) to trace the image. I experimented several times but it wasn’t really good. So I gave up and manually made the curves and the surfaces.
- It doesn’t look bad in rhino. And the printing process was better than I thought, because since the fabric is not flat, I was really afraid that there might be errors. The only flaw is that the fabric moved its position a bit. I think it was because that the whole piece is really thin, so there weren’t many errors. If I made it thicker, it might be more difficult to print.
How to apply this technique to our piece
After talking with Korrina Tuesday night about our skirt idea, we decided to use the origami pattern for our skirt. It is not a good sketch, but basically, the right part will be the origami where plants are growing out. Here are also some pinterest inspo to explain our vision.
Here are some research I’ve made. Haven’t put them into practice yet because I don’t have time ;; but will try them out soon!
I also found posts about the pattern Lisa made last semester (the NASA’s pattern?).
Updates on the notion page
This week, so far, we spent a lot of time making the top and experimenting with the 3D printer.
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