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Subject: 3D Tutorial: Floral Star Ball Technique (Universal)


LuxXeon ( ) posted Tue, 21 April 2015 at 11:41 PM · edited Wed, 27 March 2024 at 2:16 PM
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In this tutorial, I'll demonstrate an easy method to modeling a floral-style star ball, without any addons or plugins.  The workflow presented in this example is universal to most 3d modeling techniques, and could easily translate to any capable polygon modeling package; like Maya, Modo, or Blender.  Hopefully you'll find this video fun and useful in some way, and maybe learn something interesting.  Some practical uses for this kind of object could be a lampshade, or some modern jewelry, for example. Please don't forget to subscribe to my Youtube channel for many more modeling tutorials, including some Blender examples.  Thank you, and enjoy.


If you're interested, you might wish to also check out my previous linked star ball video, using the free Megabevel modifier, in 3dsmax.  Be warned that the previous video is application-specific:
Modeling A Linked Star Ball In 3dsmax

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LuxXeon ( ) posted Tue, 21 April 2015 at 11:52 PM
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Here's a couple examples of the same technique applied in a slightly different variation, to output entirely different results.  Using just a few different versions of the polyhedron, and leaving the internal faces intact, we could create an almost endless array of object conditions.  These might be useful for a nice hanging lampshade, for example:

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In Blender, you might want to start by using the Ico Sphere primitive, or the Platonic, Archemedian, or Catalan Solids Addon, found under the Add Mesh > Math Function > Solids menu.

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TT ( ) posted Wed, 22 April 2015 at 9:43 AM

Very nice, thank you! :)

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LuxXeon ( ) posted Sun, 26 April 2015 at 10:43 AM
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Thanks.  Here's the Blender version tutorial for creating this object.

 

https://youtu.be/_RQ3oCliF68

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HMorton ( ) posted Mon, 04 May 2015 at 8:09 PM

I really like those wireframe renders.  Even better than the tutorial shape.  I can see them making a cool lampshade for sure.  Or maybe some funky jewlry.


zandar ( ) posted Fri, 12 June 2015 at 11:22 PM

Here's a couple examples of the same technique applied in a slightly different variation, to output entirely different results.  Using just a few different versions of the polyhedron, and leaving the internal faces intact, we could create an almost endless array of object conditions.  These might be useful for a nice hanging lampshade, for example:

file_1afa34a7f984eeabdbb0a7d494132ee5.jp

file_8f85517967795eeef66c225f7883bdcb.jp

file_a97da629b098b75c294dffdc3e463904.jp

file_a2557a7b2e94197ff767970b67041697.jp

In Blender, you might want to start by using the Ico Sphere primitive, or the Platonic, Archemedian, or Catalan Solids Addon, found under the Add Mesh > Math Function > Solids menu.

Of these, I say bon travail!  These shapes I am very impressed to see. In regard, the last most model appears to me the best.  I would most like to use these perhaps in my work as light covers, and see the shade they provide.  Merci, and keep the Blender videos in production please.


LuxXeon ( ) posted Sat, 20 June 2015 at 8:28 PM
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Hi, everyone.  I just wanted to share the exciting result of a proof of concept 3D print of the Floral Star Ball in the real world.  Unkerjay created this incredible looking 3d printed Floral Star Ball after following this tutorial, as a proven example of how the object could be translated to a real world object.  Congratulations, UnkerJay!

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See the thread over at Shapeways forums, for the entire discussion which led to this final 3d print.

https://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=24211&start=0&

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HMorton ( ) posted Sun, 21 June 2015 at 9:48 PM

Hi, everyone.  I just wanted to share the exciting result of a proof of concept 3D print of the Floral Star Ball in the real world.  Unkerjay created this incredible looking 3d printed Floral Star Ball after following this tutorial, as a proven example of how the object could be translated to a real world object.  Congratulations, UnkerJay!

file_013d407166ec4fa56eb1e1f8cbe183b9.JP

See the thread over at Shapeways forums, for the entire discussion which led to this final 3d print.

https://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=24211&start=0&

That's just too cool for words man!  Great job to that guy for actually making it into a 3d printed object, and congrats to you for coming up with such a great concept!  3d printing just blows my mind. I'm just amazed by the shapes and designs people create, and then make into real objects that you can hold in your hand!  Such a great technology.  Well done, both of you.


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