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TopMod StarBall

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I followed a great TopMod tutorial [link] by

to make this. Thanks sjoo!

(The full view shows the pattern much better)

The Technical Stuff
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Shape made using TopMod.
I UV mapped the front sections in Blender. Took forever! I had to re-do it 3 times.
Penrose Tiler and Illustrator were used for the Penrose pattern.
Rendered in POV-Ray.
Gotta love all the free software out there and all the great people that make it.

This is based on a design by Bathsheba Grossman. She has amazing sculptures!

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Published: Oct 13, 2007

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JohannesRexxJan 3, 2021

Here it is 2021 and I'd like to render a 4K version of this. But I cannot locate the POV files. Are you in the mood to share a link to the assets? No pressure.

XxStryveRxXFeb 25, 2017

Very cool

parrotdolphinFeb 26, 2017

Thanks

ReptillianSP2011Aug 3, 2014

Tutorial does not exist. I would like to make this, but no.

illbeinJan 15, 2014

hi parrotdolphin,

i like you're work. try to find my wy through penrose tiler. could you give a little hint on how to generate these patterns in pen rose.

thanks!!

parrotdolphinJan 16, 2014

I haven't used it in a long time. I made the design in Penrose Tiler and then exported it to Adobe Illustrator to change the line thickness, and then to Photoshop I think.

T3rminat3rJun 9, 2013

This is beautiful!
Beautiful!

parrotdolphinJun 10, 2013

Thanks

RatushebarlApr 10, 2013

Thanks for the credit! Much appreciated.
I can see where texture mapping that would be a beast -- never tackled it myself.

-Bathsheba

parrotdolphinApr 11, 2013

I know so much more now. I bet I could map it in one try now - maybe.

RatushebarlApr 10, 2013

Thanks for the credit, much appreciated!
-Bathsheba

mistereddy9044Sep 18, 2012

teach me oh master, the link doesnt work anymore D:

parrotdolphinSep 18, 2012

Took me a while to find it, but it's here: [link]
Have fun! Save often if you try it.

mistereddy9044Oct 9, 2012

Thanks i know how its done now, but my computer cant take it xD i'll give it a shot at my mate's pc, i'll get back at you! ;D

parrotdolphinOct 10, 2012

Ok, but seriously, save really often, that program crashes a lot!

mistereddy9044Oct 22, 2012

I have experienced that and well, it cant even handle a second Doo Sabin so yea... i'll just have too wait for my new computer before i can create The epicness