Lewis Hunt : Week 6 Pendant

Rhino File

Shape-ways Submission

Bottom View

Front View

Printed Pendant

Open Door

                With my pendant design I wanted to create something that I could place a light into so it would glow.  I wanted the design to be simplistic but yet complex in form.  I drew most of my inspiration from the state itself as far as the shape goes.
                For the process I started with the picture frame command and imported an outline of Michigan.  I traced this outline then extruded that into a surface.  I then pipe and split the surfaces apart so I could blendsrf them together to get a smooth edge.  For the inside I offset the surface and use simple rectangular solids for the door on the bottom. 
                For the materials I chose a blue plastic so it would be able to emit some sort of light if an LED was placed inside.  I also wanted it to be somewhat durable and not very shiny as well.