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The spout of the teapot can also be made by skinning between cross-sections. Again, the rest of the teapot mesh is hidden. Then the spout is viewed from the side to cut the cross-sections, and then from the front to cut the profile line.

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Figure 318. Spout Slices

The cross-sections and profile slice are interpolated and read into the modeler to create the surface.

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Figure 319. Spout Surface


Stage 5: Finishing Off

The spout and handle surface are extended till they intersect with the teapot body. Then fillet surfaces are created for a smooth join.

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Figure 320. Adding Fillets

The teapot is complete.

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Figure 321. Teapot Surfaces


Files To Grab
Teapot Splines - IGES - 30K


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