Overview
This CAD project aimed to enhance my model-making skills by integrating the fusion workspace with advanced features in Blender.
The focus was on exploring Blender's extensive texturing capabilities to elevate a basic CAD model. Additionally, I experimented with creating a complete scene to enhance the overall quality of the rendered images.
The project centred on capturing the intricate details of traditional Japanese knives, emphasizing textures like polished steel and organic timber grain.
The CAD model construction of knives involved tracing the image for knife profiles, lofting to create the edge, and extruding the handle with a contrasting cuff. The knife block was made by extruding a cube, hollowing it, and adding a geometric pattern. In the kitchen scene, knives were positioned around a basic bench alongside stools and a central chopping board.
Production
Final Outcome
The project delved into texturing and rendering, taking more time than expected. The Fusion workspace aided efficient form creation before fine-tuning in Blender.
Designing ten unique knives proved time-consuming, along with intricate details and timber textures. Crafting a detailed patterned knife block also exceeded expectations. In Blender, applying textures was prolonged due to varied knife orientations.
Establishing a lifelike render environment posed lighting challenges. Despite initial hurdles, the outcome is rewarding, lending to Blender being a preference for rendering in future projects.
