I know the answer is here within the tutorials but can't seem to find it so thought I would ask the experts.
I have the Woodland mantel from vector art 3D and it is in a dish. I am trying to add an eagle to the middle which I have been able to do...but it is flat and I want it to be concaved the same as the dish. Any suggestions on how to achieve this feat?
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bend model in dish
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Re: bend model in dish
Change the component property to " Add"..
You may need to adjust the overall height of the model as well.
Michael
You may need to adjust the overall height of the model as well.
Michael
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Re: bend model in dish
I tried to figure this one out yesterday, but i have a question regarding adding. If you simply add a component over another unsmooth component wont you end up with the back one showing through the front such as in this over exaggerated example. I know with your wisdom you can educate the both of us on this.
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Re: bend model in dish
Yes, Because you are " Adding" the one component on top of the other..
What I do occasionally is to create a vector around the top component, then select that vector and the bottom component and delete that portion of the bottom component.
It will leave you with a hole in the bottom component.
Using that same vector,
I then will create a new component to the fit that space with the shape and undulations that I think looks best.
Sort of putting together a puzzle...
Michael
What I do occasionally is to create a vector around the top component, then select that vector and the bottom component and delete that portion of the bottom component.
It will leave you with a hole in the bottom component.
Using that same vector,
I then will create a new component to the fit that space with the shape and undulations that I think looks best.
Sort of putting together a puzzle...
Michael
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Re: bend model in dish
A word of caution about using this technique.
Sometimes you will end up with small holes between the bottom component and the new component.
I find it best to make the new component slightly larger, ( X & Y ) and then sculpt ( smooth / smudge ) away any undesirable areas..
Simpy add the top component to the new component and check again for any areas that might need to be touched up...
Michael
Sometimes you will end up with small holes between the bottom component and the new component.
I find it best to make the new component slightly larger, ( X & Y ) and then sculpt ( smooth / smudge ) away any undesirable areas..
Simpy add the top component to the new component and check again for any areas that might need to be touched up...
Michael
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