‘A Queen and Her Prints: A Study in 3D Modeling and Printing for Theatrical Costumes’
MFA Thesis Project, University of Texas at Austin, 2019
With the recent emergence of 3D printing into the mainstream consumer market, and to showcase the range of possibilities 3D technology offers costume technicians and crafts artisans, I designed and built a peacock inspired ensemble for the character ‘Titania’ from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. I utilized the 3D printing workflow to design and fabricate all of her accessories and trim. Heavily influenced by Indian aesthetics, this included a beaded headdress, mehndi style jewelry, and 3D printed peacock feathers.
Illustration by Aaron Kubacak
Custom 3D Printed Peacock Diadem
Diadem Design/Manufacturing: Vanessa J. Lopez
Software Used for Modeling: Fusion 360
Printed on Prusa MK3 i3 3D Printer
Custom 3D Printed Mehndi Style Armband
Armband Design/Manufacturing: Vanessa J. Lopez
Software Used: Adobe Illustrator, Autodesk Maya
Printed on Prusa MK3 i3 3D Printer
3d Printed Peacock Feather Whisk
Modified STL file found on Thingiverse.com
Feather Design: Shraddha Druv
Whisk Design & Construction: Vanessa J. Lopez
Peacock feather .STL file was used with permission from the original designer
