DIGITAL FABRICATION

Vanessa Solomon’s fabrication shop uses various digital fabrication resources which allow us to 3D scan, utilize CAD programs to modify and resize, 3D print, laser cut, CNC, and machine metal to fabricate detailed sculptures and molds
View some of these processes below

Digitally sculpting from reference image

CNC-ing in Foam

Joining sections and cleaning up

Making the Mold

Finished Bronze

Digital sculpted CAD model based on reference image, to CNC’d foam sections, to joined, full scale foam sculpture, to mold, to finished bronze

Technical drawing to laser cut and engraving, machining vessel, and welding together