Section analysis & Final Product

In class, I fixed the limits of the joints so they can’t rotate through the base of the lamp. Then, I changed the materials of the lamp to reflect what the lamp is. The middle ball is tinted glass so the light from the light bulb can shine through and it is representing the sun.

Then, I clicked render on my lamp to get an image which I exported to nanobananas. I used ChatGPT to generate the following prompt for the scenery:

“Insert the provided lamp into a cozy bedroom environment, placing it on the nightstand beside the bed. The lamp should emit a faint, warm yellow glow that softly illuminates the surrounding objects. The bedroom should be dark and ambient with an overall yellow color theme. Add subtle green accent elements, including framed green-themed paintings on the walls and small succulent plants in pots lined up on the windowsill. It is nighttime outside the window, which has curtains gently framing it. The scene should feel warm, calming, and softly lit.”

This was the final result:

I finished modeling the joints. There is a rod going through the rings at the points where they connect. Each rod is jointed to the inner ring it is going through. In class, I will edit them limits on the joints so the rings can’t rotate through the base and then upload it into an ai scenery.

I fixed the joints and made my light bulb by sketching and revolving it. Then, I imported it into my lamp project and jointed it to the inside of the ball (so you can’t see it right now. However, once I change the material of the ball to glass, you’ll be able to see it). Next class, I need to fix the bottom of ring 4 because it randomly disappeared and fillet everything, which I already started.

In class, I finished the base plate and legs. I modeled the base pegs so that they are double layered for more support. Next class, I need to model the lamp bulb and cut out the designs from the base legs.

Here are studio photos of my lamp. Also, I started the base for my lamp. I still have to model the base plate for the lamp, the cut outs in the legs of the base, the pegs between the rings that are joints, and the light bulb.

I went in during consult and took out my finished 3D print, attached the magnet onto the base, and assembled the base and pyramid together. I’m done with my luminary.

I 3D printed my base, glued the pieces together (and redid the joinery on one piece because it was wrong) and sketched the base of my lamp.

I finished the paper for my panels.

I continued modeling. Now the rotating joints work.

I went in for Sunday consult and printed my base and glued the layers and paper. I also fixed my Fusion model and now it rotates. Also, I separated the circles so the fillet will work. I had to redo all my rings.

I continued modeling my lamp and finished painting my pieces. I’ll come in on Sunday to finish the luminary and modeling.

I mapped out the model to scale and modeled the top half on Fusion with 4 layers of rings. I want to buy wood balls off amazon and I need to ask Mr. Brodie about how I can fit the balls into the rings.

Today was family weekend and I brought my mom around and showed her the printer room and other projects. She’s very impressed and wishes she could take this course herself. I painted the elements of panel 4. Also, I confirmed with Mr. Brodie about my design.

Because I haven’t confirmed with Mr. Brodie about the design yet so I don’t want to start modeling in Fusion yet just in case. Instead, I decided which parts of my fourth panel I’m printing (marked to the right). I was debating on wether or not to color in the outlines for the windows. I might try it in class and wipe it off if its bad.

In class, I painted this panel and printed the two layers of my fourth panel. I didn’t have a chance to check in with Mr. Brodie about my lamp design yet but I will next class.

I sketched a rough draft of what I want my lamp to look like. I will draw it to scale in class and double check with Mr. Brodie about the design. I will also draw out the separate pieces to see how they could connect together to form a shape.

In class, I painted one of my test etches to see if I want that part painted in the actual project. It looked bad with the people painted on top of it so I won’t paint it. I started painting the woman on the panel of my actual project.

I am starting the Lamp Design project because I everything I can do for my luminary must be done in person. To do: I need to model the lamp bulb on Fusion to import to my design as a reference.

I will start brainstorming potential designs for my lamp. I want to keep it more shape-based instead of etch heavy because I did a lot of etching for my luminary. Here are three ideas I came up with: 1. Tree, 2. Record Player, 3. Mushroom, 4. Solar System. I’ve attached my inspo pics and sketches.

I test painted one of my test panels in the style of Monet. I will test paint my other test panels next class. I’ve decided to only paint elements in either the front or back panel to make them pop/ add the illusion of depth.

I finished both layers of detail. I also added brick texture to the frame to make it blend in with the rest of the panel. I am done with all my panels.

I printed the second layer of my third panel and almost finished panel 4. I just need to do the details for homework.

I went in to Sunday consult for the entire day from 1pm to 8pm. I finished printing all three layers of panel 1, both layers of panel 2, and layer 1 of panel three. I messed up layer 1 of panel 3 and layer 2 of panel 1 once before I got it to work (mess ups shown to the right.)

I completely finished panel 3 and added a chair on the same layers as the etch, cut through, and details for the effiel tower (aka the layers with the number 1 at the end.) This chair as well as the arches on the buildings will serve as the visual connectors between panel 2 and 3. I used ChatGPT to create a prompt for panel 4 based on my sketch:

However, as shown to the right next to my finished panel 3, it didn’t work. So, I will fix that tomorrow. I also need to print my panels tomorrow so I need to get to class early.

In class, I continued working on my panel. I generated a bunch of other iterations but didn’t like any of them. I am going to use the original panel for my third side. I did 2 layers of etch, 2 layers of detail, and 2 layers of cut through for panel 3. I also changed the colors of the details for more contrast. The Eiffel tower will be behind the buildings to create depth.

I created the etch for my third panel. The buildings on the left need tweaking to match the style of the background of the second panel. I need to print in class tomorrow.

I printed all three layers of panel 1 but the vector etching got messed up on two layers. I am going to reprint on Wednesday. I used the old printer because it was the only one open so my settings were different than the ones I used on my trials. I inserted a photo of my settings below.

I did my test print. I need to add more vector details to the stone arch and change the colors to have more contrast between all the pieces. I also reworked and reorganized all my layers. it’s hard to tell, but I did A LOT of cleaning up and moved things around so that they’re all on the right layers.

I spent the last 2 hours fixing the details of the second panel to connect it to the first so that you can tell the concept is that the first panel is the inside of the second panel. I did the 2 vector layers because my panels are going to have multiple layers. I need to edit the vector on the first panel into 3 layers to reflect the 3 layers I need to print. Tomorrow, I will do my test etch prints.

After finishing the etch of the first panel for homework, in class, I used the shape builder tool to cut out parts that I want the light to show through (option key to delete.) I also extended the image to the edges of the panel. Then, I imported a photo of the drafts of the panels I drew into ChatGPT and asked it to make me a prompt:

A triangular pyramid-shaped facade of a Gothic cathedral with tall, arched windows and ornate tracery, in the style of Claude Monet. Painted in dappled green and yellow tones, with soft brush strokes capturing light and shadow. The view should include a cobblestone street and a small café table outside, evoking a romantic Parisian street.

I edited the colors in the prompt to say grayscale. After I chose a panel I liked, I used the shape builder tool to extract parts where the light will shine. For homework, I will finish the sketches. I will try and come in for consult to do my test prints before Friday but I might not be able to because we don’t have class on Thursday. If I can’t make consult, I’ll do the prints during class on Friday.

I finished designing the first panel. I grayscaled my ai generated images and adjusted the colors for higher contrast. I haven’t fully decided which parts of the sketch to cut out yet because this is slightly different from my paper sketch. I’ll probably base my choice off of the paper sketch though.

I did a trial print and confirmed that my sides work. After confirming the shape, I exported the dxf files and started designing my first panel based off of my concept sketch. I used chatgpt to enhance my prompts for the AI art generator.

ChatGPT enhanced prompt:
A theatrical stage as seen from the audience, framed so the final image fits into a triangular shape (8-inch base, 12-inch equal sides). The perspective should emphasize depth toward the center of the triangle. The stage floor is shown in black and white, with polished wooden planks rendered in monochrome highlights and shadows.

I created a new project and designed the sides based on the adjustments I marked last class. I will use cardboard to test print these sides next class.

I kept modeling my design on Fusion and cut out the middle piece. I also unjointed the pieces because Fusion was being weird and not jointing them at the right angle. Then, I printed my pieces to test them out. I realized I forgot to cut out the bottom section of the sides on one of the two types of sides (the side where the tip of the triangle extends past the top.) Also, I need to cut off the top of the side I just mentioned because the tips overlap when the pieces are jointed together. Also, I made my tabs too deep. I am going to remodel my pyramid on Fusion with tabs that are 0.1875 or 3/16 of an inch deep.

I worked on modeling my shape in Fusion. I finished the other 3 sides of my pyramid, but when I tried to joint the pieces together, the shape turned out really weird. The tops of the triangles are overlapping and once the four sides were joined, the first and fourth sides didn’t line up.

I figured out that my previous design won’t work because the AI generator can’t generate images with copyright (aka avengers superheros.) I am changing my theme to artwork inspired my monet’s works. This theme matters to me because he is one of my favorite artists. I have imitated his paints mutiple times and have his prints on my walls at my house.

For homework, I gathered some inspiration photos.

I am going to try take parts of these photos and incorporate them into my prompts for the AI generator.

Today, I decided to switch the theme of my panels. They are now going to show a scene from Avengers Infinity War. The lamp is going to show four of me and my brother’s favorite characters battling Thanos and his minions, which are the main enemies in the movie. I will use an AI image generator to create this scene. I also generated ideas on the shape of the lamp for my design. The scene is going to be 3D, with elements in the air and on the street, so the lamp shape can’t be a rectangle because then I wouldn’t be able to do different street depths.

Today, while I was waiting to reprint my panel, I started my luminary project. First, I brainstormed ideas including marvel characters, different animals that live in lakes, the beach, and different types of fish. I settled on marvel characters as my final theme.

I am going to do a different marvel character on each panel (Loki, Iron Man, Wanda, and Spiderman.) Marvel movies have always been important to me because I watch them to relax. I also have a tradition with my brother where we watch the newest marvel movie together while it is in theaters.

Marvel has helped me spend time with my family and have something to talk about with my friends. I will connect the panels by making the backgrounds a street in New York and having all the characters work together to fight off monsters.

For homework, I saved all of my layers into a folder so I can print them easily. I went in for consult on September 11 and printed my panel. I’m going to sand it down in class to see if the etch is good or if I have to redo it.

My outline for the bird got deleted so I redid it. Also, I adjusted the bird’s colors to have more contrast between the shades. I also combined my layers into 3 (etch, outline, and dark black outline) for easier navigation.

I went back in and added extra points to make the outline for the shapes more precise. If you zoom in on the areas around the pheonix’s wings and the second dog’s ears, you will see the outline matches up more.

Mon, Sept 8  CW – Image and description of completed homework- CWDueDate 2025-9-8

Today, I outlined the images and made a new workspace. I used the text to image generator to make a phoenix.