I would like to pay for a pattern...

[JuicyCarp]

I have been playing with this pattern for a while now, and I just cant seem to get it, I am just not at that skill level yet. I would like to pay someone who is willing to take the time to make this pattern a great carvable pattern. Its a badge, with a lot of detail, and I know someone on here would probably do it for free if I asked, but I really want to compensate you for your time. The pattern is a CID Badge. I think the biggest problem I have been having is all the images are shiny, so converting them and then carving them is making a mess out of things! If your interested please let me know, these badges are going to be used for Agents who are retiring or leaving the Agency, so I really want them to look awesome!

Kevin

[eelamb]

I started making this pattern. It will be on my site when I have it finished. Should be no later than tomorrow evening. I will let you know when it is finished. There is no commitment from you. As I said it will be on my site for sale.

[JuicyCarp]

Thanks eelamb, what program are you using in that photo?

[eelamb]

I am using Moi3d to create the pattern. Then I will take it into zbrush to do the center section. What I am doing is drawing it to give me the vectors to work with. I will then add height and shape as needed. Others may offer to make it for you and that is OK if you go with them. Either way I will have this pattern on my site for sale when finished. Figured it would be a good addition to my site.

[JuicyCarp]

nope! no other offers! I am excited to see how it turns out.

[eelamb]

Had a little time this afternoon, so decided to work on this some. What I am showing is a test to see if my mesh was solid, so I could round the badge without distortion. Thus it may look wavy but as I said a test only.

[JuicyCarp]

Wow Ed! That looks great! Just for laughs, I am going to post a pic of my test carve!

[lawrence]

Just tell 'em you used it at the range

Seriously though, it took me a looong time (and I still mess it up sometimes) to learn how a "picture" doesn't necessairally translate to a "carve" because of depth issues- It sounds like you've got that lesson down pat much quicker-

Lookin' great so far Ed
Lawrence

[eelamb]

Still not done but getting closer. Need to work on the wings more.
size 12x15x.75

[badbert]

Ed you are the MAN!! Dang, that looks good!