Amy Huang: Project 3 - Serial Slicing ATCM 3355.001

Serial Slicing

Concept:

The very first thing I wanted to focus on when creating my models for both surface population and serial slicing was that I wanted them to relate to one another, or have a common theme. I was also craving sweets, so I decided on a dessert theme for the two models. I settled on a little cupcake charm for the serial-slicing model, since with the serial-slicing effect it ended up looking like a cool 8-bit cupcake.

Processes:

        

I created the wrapper of the cupcake by using the star curve tool, duplicating and scaling that, and then lofting the two. I then used a curve to model half of the cupcake top and revolved it to create the full mound. The frosting part was also done with the star curve tool and a rail revolve. I then used the twist command to create the swirling effect. I tested both the vertical and horizontal curves and decided that since I was going to be 3D printing it the horizontal curves would give it more structural integrity, as well as keep the shape of the cupcake more clear. I also thought that it made the swirls on top of the cupcake look cool. 

Materials:

I kept the idea of the polymer/lego charm in mind when assigning the materials to the cupcake. I kept both the wrapper and the cupcake part the same material, a simple plastic with a tiny bit of sheen to it, in order to make it feel more like a design that would be easy to recognize from far away. The icing is a softer, matte plastic in order to make it feel different from the rest of the model and to give it more of an icing/cloud-like texture. I wanted the end result to look like something you would find in a lego set and I'm very pleased with how it came out. 

Printed Model: