ConnectiCon 3D Designs 2014
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- July 13, 2014
- Staff
J Maille
chain maille garment
octopus
3D scanning and 3D printing
3D scanning and 3D printing
3D printing examples
3D printing examples
metal masks
metal masks
metal masks
metal masks
July 12, 2014, Hartford, CT.
The ConnectiCon convention is often confused with "Commi-con". Other than the fact that ConnectiCon is a regional convention, it also differs in that it does not focus only on comics (although Commicon has evolved past just comics at this point). The show spans pop-culture including fantasy and scifi and related media such as movies, TV shows, video games and of course comics. The show features famous people who make Q&A appearances including actors, animators and comic book artists. There were plenty of comic book artist there but also fashion designers, and 3D artists. Among many artists attending Connecticon this year, showing or selling their work, thalo found a few that were worth mentioning due to the uniqueness of their crafts.
Michael J. Maille Designs
http://www.michaeljmailledesigns.com/
What is "Chain Maille"?
"Chain Maille is the art of linking rings. The word "chain" means the same, a chain or rather a series of links connected to each other. The word "maille" comes from the French meaning "mesh" which is to say the weaving of materials into a larger piece. Thus you can say "Chain Mesh" and still be right."
How do you make chain maille?
"Short answer, very carefully! Long answer, you'd need to see me at an event so I can demonstrate."
How long does it take you to make something?
"Some pieces I can make in the matter of minutes. Some pieces take me hours! Even longer, some pieces can take me days, weeks, or months to complete."
Take a look at the detail on the octopus. It is entirely made of chain maille and will support the weight of a heavy adult. 
The octopus is really neat, but Michael J. Mallie Designs claim to fame is custom chain maille garments. These garments can be fitted to a specific person. "From jewelry, to sculpture and even outfits Michael J does it all! Our dedication to the art of chain maille is second to none. We strive to create the most interesting, unique and beautiful pieces possible. Our goal is to bring great art to everyone and not just the select few."
For more information see http://www.michaeljmailledesigns.com/info.html
Morlock Enterprices
http://www.shop.morlockenterprises.com/aboutus.sc
Offering custom designs. These guys have some lofy designs. h" If you can draw it out we can find a way to manufacture it. We use everything from hand tools to cnc industrial machinines to fabricate our props." The photos above are all metal but Morlock is not limited to metal: "Our props are constructed out of whatever we feel is the best materials for the job. Be it wood, plastic, metal, resins, foam, or fiberglass we have experience in all of these materials and more."
Forge Studios
http://www.forgestudio3d.com/
These guys offer 3D scanning and printing. They will make a custom figurine of you, dressed as yourself or as your fantasy character. They even offer the service for weddings: "We highly encourage brides to bring their MOH or a family member if they are getting scanned in their wedding dress." They can even change how you look. If you wish your clothing looked different or maybe you want to be thinner: "as a rule of thumb anything you can do in Photoshop we can do in 3D. A separate charge might be assessed for extensive edits above and beyond the normal amount we put in to each model".
ConnectiCon
You could come to the ConnectiCon show, buy the purple and black chain maille garment shown above, and one of the cool metal masks from Morlock Enterprises, and maybe even that guitar and then go over to Forge Studios where they could scan you with all your gear on, and print a figurine. That would be quite a souvenir.
View all the thalo photos from the event here
Photo Credit: thalo staff
All designs shown, copyright by their respective owners
