First, I created a series of movements:I created maps of my movement on Rhino and tested out how patterns are affected and morphed when the body is moving:

 

 

 

 

 

I researched different types of 3d printed items and they are able to move:
I then researched joinery tools that I could use when making my own “fabric”

I was inspired by beading, so I created this swatch:I then created my own beads to be able to bead weave together to make my own version of the 3D printed swatch: I used the pattern that I originally tested on the movement on Rhino to make my piece. This made the piece have more movement than it would without it. The colors also aid in showing movement:

 

FINAL PIECE- BODY NECKLACE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Created from Rhino:

1. Made a 3D model of my torso in Rhino:

I used measurements of my torso so it is close to being exactly the size of mine.

2. Created topographical maps of our torso showing the torso tension and compression when doing different body positions. I experimented doing this in Illustrator with drawings first and then I used my torso model in Rhino and manipulated it to reflect the illustrator drawings. All drawings were based on dance/yoga poses  because these are two of my passions:

 

3. Then I researched different fabric manipulation techniques, deciding to focus on Shibori:4. I researched designers that use the shibori technique to make fabrics 3D:

 

5. I did my own tests of fabric manipulations using this technique:

6. Then I used the Chinese Button Knot as inspiration to 3D model a clasp for the garment I made using the shibori technique. I 3D printed the clasp with the maker bot.

 

7. I used the bigger bubbles to show tension and the smaller bubbles to show compression. Final piece:

 

First I 3D scanned my bust:

 

Then I cut the bust into pieces on Rhino:

Next I imported the flat pieces into Illustrator to then laser cut them out:

I used bristol board to create the bust:

I numbered them and put it manually together:

I put one inch spacers in between: Final Project:

 

PATTERNS:

Pattern 1 fabric swatch:

 

 

 

Pattern 1 using blend tool:

Pattern 2 fabric swatch:

Pattern 2 using blend tool:

Pattern 3 fabric swatch:

Pattern 3 using blend tool:

–> I chose pattern 3 to use for my headpiece. I liked the tortoise shell look of it. Once seeing it, I was instantly inspired to make a headpiece.

Here is the sketch–

 

SKETCH:

 

TESTING/LASER CUTTING:

Initially, I laser cut all three of my patterns on bristol paper. This is pattern 3 on bristol:

I played around with all patterns I cut but decided on this one. I started to put the pieces together:

I loved the look of the pieces together. I felt like the pieces were a bit plain with no etching on it, so I added the inner hexagons on each piece for the final laser cutting. Also, I did not like how flimsy it is though. I wanted a sturdier piece.

A week before, I laser cut a 1/4th inch piece of plywood for a different project. I loved the look of the wood and etching:

 

I decided to use 1/8th inch basswood for my headpiece:

 

ASSEMBLY/PROCESS:

Step 1: Finding pieces that match up

Step 2: Sanding down sides so pieces can be connected by a mitre joint

Step 3: Attaching pieces together using wood glue/gorilla glue

I made many pieces of tessellations like these:

I then attached them together to create the headpiece, using tape to initially plan it out and then wood glue it together:

I wanted to make a moving component of the head piece so i decided to make a piece that is an eye covering, that flips to a visor, and can then flip again to become an abstract/architectural part of the head piece. I used hinges and small screws to create this:

 

 

FINAL PIECE: