Waterjet cutting: Copper Helmet




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   I forgot to take a photo before I folded it so I have some regrets there, The model turned out better than I expected and wasn't too hard to bend. I'm thankful I ended up simplifying before committing because honestly it would have been impossible to do on this scale, I probably would have ended up with a little jigsaw puzzle. If we were to do engravements instead and crease the folds I might attempt the prior paper helmet. I also would add a few tabs to the back ends that fold onto the visor.


I will add, I struggled bending certain parts to match the exact shape of the digital version but I am still happy with the outcome. I'm also glad I simplified the model because the original would NOT have worked nearly as well. Maybe if I recreate it I'll make it larger and think out the folding again to make it have a better shape when folded

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