We were required to copy a chess piece off the internet for this project. Using our basic skills in SOLIDWORKS, we took an image from the internet, outlined the shape we wanted and then used the revolve feature to create the piece. After adding a few finishing touches - in my case, the cross on top - we were done.

Another product created from a revolve, our first light bulb also taught us better rendering techniques such as changing backgrounds. I decided to apply yellow colouring to the bulb and a blue background to create a neutral feel. This time I had learned from my mistakes and the bulb is an accurate size.

While similar in many ways to the previous project, our second bulb taught us quite a bit. We used sweeps to create the base as well as the fluorescent tubes with the bottom being created with the helix and spiral tool. The original fluorescent tube was also used in a circular pattern to create the other three.

The paperclip was rather simple, but to do it we had to follow an actual given blueprint. This was the first time we had to do so.

This was also the first time we had to create a drawing from our project. We included essential dimensions and practiced some of the capabilities in the software.

This was our first attempt at an in-context render. The juicer itself, was created using a variety of new techniques and took some time to get right. We then had to place it in a real scene to give it context and life.

*This project was not originally submitted.

For this project, we had to create puzzle pieces to be printed from a 3D printer. I decided to create a replica of a WWII Spitfire. I started by creating the completed puzzle and then breaking it up into parts that could be assembled. This gives the constructed puzzle a neat and smooth look.