FROGBlog - 3D Foam Carving Central

Another fine piece of work from Bollinger Atelier in Arizona. The crew there recently completely an enlargement of sculptor Glenna Goodacre's 'Spotted Tail Goes To Washington'. Bollinger Atelier used their FROG3D® system to scan a 16" maquette of the sculpture and then perfectly enlarge it to 8' using the system's toolpathing and 3D milling capabilities. The pics below show the final enlargement along with one of the individual pieces prior to assembly. Nice.

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While not necessarily foam carving related, Streamline Automation client Bollinger Atelier recently completed a unique project with the FROG3D® system that's worth sharing. Recording artist Bjork's most recent video and album artwork sees her wearing/playing a fully functional and tuned harp belt.

Fabricated for New York based fashion label threeASFOUR, Bollinger Atelier used their FROG3D® system to create the sculpture/instrument in wood (showing that the system is capable of carving a range of mediums beyond foam). While it's functionality as an instrument is clear, no word on how good this particular belt is at holding up a pair of pants.

Check out Bjork's video featuring the harp belt here.

The pictures below show the final product, along with the piece being milled on the FROGMill™ foam router and also a screen shot of the piece in the design software.

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The Phantom Warrior is the symbol of the III Corps, a corps of the US Army headquartered at Fort Hood, Texas. Symbolizing the power, strength and maneuverability of this heavy armored corps, the Warrior is a pretty impressive and intimidating character.

FROG3D® client Deep in the Heart Art Foundry was commissioned to create a huge bronze version of the Warrior to stand at the entrance of the III Corps' headquarters. The statue casts an impressive shadow to say the least. The pictures below show the final product, along with the foam enlargement of the piece, which served as a base for the molding process. Thanks to their FROG3D® system, Deep in the Heart is able to create their foam enlargements with an efficient process that offers perfect scale and accuracy. Just sayin'.

I bet this mascot could beat up your mascot.

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