Termite hill like structures - Lamp in progress

by J Stallenberg

Sep 14, 2013

Hello guys, 

I'm Jasper, student at TU Delft, architecture. I've got to make a lamp and I would like to work with grasshopper to make some 3D printed models.

I'm inspired by termite hill like structures and made clay/wax structures of what I've in my head:


Now the problem is, I've no idea how to make such structures in grasshopper, I was hoping for some instructions how to begin/where to look at/tutorials (I googled on terms like 'grasshopper organic structure' but it's a little overwhelming for beginners like me). 

Sorry for my spelling/grammer and thanks in advance!

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    David Rutten

    What's wrong with the models you made out of clay and wax? 

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    David Rutten

    david@mcneel.com

    Tirol, Austria

    Sep 14, 2013

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      J Stallenberg

      Hey David,

      With clay and wax I'm limited to the measurements of my fingers and the randomness of how the wax solidifies. I would like to make more complex, controlled forms. Besides, in the end, I would like to print a mold to cast ceramic into. I love the idea of combining new and old fabrication processes.

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        Peter Kompier

        Hi Jasper,

        Have a look at Clayoo or T-Splines for a solution in Rhino. For clay like "sculpting" look at Modo, Mudbox or better: Z-brush.

        Groeten, Peter.

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        Sep 14, 2013