PROJECT
These model cars came from a project which focused on skilled craftsmanship and the consideration of all aspects of three-dimensional forms. The requirement was to create three identical objects while considering not only on the final products, but the time spent crafting them and their perceived value based on the chosen materials. I refined my knowledge of woodworking and wood treatment and gained a greater appreciation for handcrafted goods, especially when said goods are meant to be as similar as possible.
PRODUCT
The set of triplets I chose to create was three model cars. I have always appreciated cars as aesthetic objects. I chose to combine brass accents with stained walnut to enhance the elegance of my design. The combination of darkened wood, shiny metal, and black wheels give the final model a distinctive, refined look.
PROCESS
I planned out my initial designs with sketches and quick 3D models — I knew I wanted to capture the feeling of a certain type of car, but I was still not sure which direction I should choose. Continual iteration led me to pick a form echoed an antique car, with an elongated front and swooping fenders. The bodies were hand-shaped and drilled with axel holes, and were fitted with side pieces to hold the fenders made out of bent brass strips. I used a 3D-printed jig to correctly bend the bass, and 3D-printed the wheels as well for a solid black accent color.
