Still working on this render

Im still working on my peice. I still have to put on my texture which im finding difficult to create in solidworks as im not too experienced with using it. Im wanting a bowl like ornament with a texture that creates an effective shadow.

What software will I use? (Solidworks or 3DS Max)

I think I will use both. I will create my shape in solidworks and develop it more in 3ds max. I think this will be the best solution as I dont have the knowledge with making patterns from scratch in 3ds max.

Precedent Images

Style

Organic Patterns using leaves and branches

Project Three - Pattern

My choosen word: ABSTRACTION

Pattern Names - Linear
                        - Repetitive
                        - Contrast
                        - Floral
                        - Abstraction
                        - Continuous
                        - Illusion
                    

Photograph of physical model

my final photo of my physical model in grey scale

Rendered Iteration

This is my final render. I have added in a reflection to add effect. This is my first iteration from my 81. I decided to use this because I like the idea of using the puzzle piece. 

Progress for model

Here I am testing with string and wire. I have used white thread, silver bendy wire and black thread. I think the back thread looks more effective that the white thread. I will used the bendy wire also.

Small Models

Model one -Square pieces going from big to small. Im using card and glue to keep it together. This is testing out the idea of how I want my model to sit.

Model Two - this is showing zig zagging which i really would like to do with my model. I will connect my model with 2mm wire and bendy wire and also string. Ill test using these materials.

Model Three - Here, I have cut out a puzzle piece. I thing i will use this idea but have it connecting to my model one. 

Model Four - This model is showing the stacking idea. Im unsure of how I would keep it together though without using glue.

Model Five - This is just showing how it would look if i used a cube as the body of my model. It doesnt look too effect thats why I might use the zig zagging effect.

All the models together showing certain part of the models I would like to portray in to my acrylic model.

More Devlopment - sketches

Development Sketches - I did a few more sketch up drawings of how want my model to look. I liked the zig zagging effect so it wont be a plain cube. Ill use wire and thread to keep the model in place. My iteration will be showing in the centre of the squares, going from big to small. Im scared that if i use string it could make my model look messy. I will make up small models of parts of my main model.

Progress for model

So, I have decided how I will be connecting my model together. I will use very thin bendy wire and also black string. My model will be zig zagging which will create an effective shadow when I have to take pictures of it. The puzzle piece in the middle will still be going from big to small. I have made my model in illustrator already and will now wait on the lazer cutting