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Old 08-07-2018, 10:22 AM
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Ancient Greek alabastron vase

First of all, I apologise for the model not having a nice printed look. This was designed using pencil and paper. No PC software was involved. I know that's more than a bit old school now but that's how I learned how to do things a long, long time ago. I am trying to learn the modern software approach but it's hard to break old habits.

There are seventeen parts in this prototype model. Seven of them for the round base, ten for the rest. A final version will involve some internal parts to strengthen the shape and perhaps make the gluing in place of the last section a lot easier.

It's made from light scrap paper and so the glue warped it in places. I didn't want to waste good card until I've finalised the design.

After completing the model I used a Sharpie pen to draw on the design.

The model is almost the same size as a real alabastron (given a centimetre either way).

I'm mindful of the fact that a printed version would use quite a bit of ink so I'm still considering ways round that. I do have one idea. I have some paper which is shiny black on one side and matt white on the other. I could draw (eventually print) the parts on the white side, then assemble the vase with the black side outwards. That leaves putting on the vase painting. Those parts could be printed on thin terracotta coloured paper, cut out and glued onto the black paper parts before assembly. However, I may just be over-complicating matters.

I've a lot to think over.

Any opinions on the vase are welcome.

Any experiences on saving ink where the model is mostly black are also welcome.
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Old 08-07-2018, 11:03 AM
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I personally have not done it, but I have seen models printed onto black card. I don't see why it couldn't be done here. I would think the decoration (white parts) could either be done as an overlay or an inset into the black container.

Not sure if this helps
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Old 08-07-2018, 11:41 AM
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Jph,

Nice work. I would never have thought to make this in paper.
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Old 08-07-2018, 01:45 PM
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Nice idea. I do think VK's suggestion of using black card is worth following up on. Keep us posted.
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Old 08-07-2018, 02:34 PM
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Depending on whether you do the design over or under, You might want to use a gloss varnish on it first. After you apply the design, hit it again
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Old 08-07-2018, 11:14 PM
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This is an interesting idea. I would like to see how this works out. Pottery made from paper is not only interesting, it is also a worthwhile teaching tool...
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Old 08-08-2018, 02:50 AM
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Thank you for your comments and ideas. Much appreciated. Any more anyone? It all helps.

To THE DC: You hit the nail on the head. The vases will eventually be for educational purposes.
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Old 08-08-2018, 06:46 AM
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This already looks great. Even if only a rough prototype.


Not only has a great look, but it is a charming subject.

I can not add to the advices above, but I thank you for sharing this project with us.
Really interesting.


Looking forward to seeing the final version.


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Old 08-08-2018, 07:35 AM
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We’ve learned so much about ancient Greek culture from the art on urns and other pottery. This project is fascinating and I can’t wait to see how you progress with it. I’m in awe of people who can use the modern design software but I can still only think with pencil and paper in hand. Love your prototype.
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I made a paper model with black paper by printing everything on 20 lbs copy paper and gluing it to black poster board.


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