Help Finding Gold "Thing"

[SketchUpNoobie]

I am trying to find some reference images for ideas for my model. The problem is, I am having a hard time describing what I want to be able to search for anything. I want a type of gold trim that would go around a small screen. The closest thing I could find was this image but it's still not quite what I'm looking for.

steampunk 0002.jpg

What I'm looking for is sort of the top (circled) gold segment. Except it would be mirrored and go around a rectangle (think phone screen).

All I'm looking for are some more ideas either in the form of actual objects, patterns, etc. I tried some Google searches but as I can't really describe it, it's hard to find anything.

Any ideas on what I would call this or what to search for? Did anyone even understand me? (Hope I was at least semi-clear.)

[mitcorb]

One term that is used for edge trim is "Bezel". Commonly used term in watches and timepieces.

[SketchUpNoobie]

Thanks, mitcorb! At least I have something to go off of now.

Tried searching for "gold bezel" "bezel pattern" "decorative bezel" and "electronics bezel" among others without finding anything relevant.

[Rich O Brien]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molding_(decorative)

TIG has a plugin for that type of shape

[TIG]

I think you mean Cyma / Recta curve tools

[SketchUpNoobie]

The molding gave me some interesting ideas, Rich. Some of the types listed look like I'm getting closer. I'll try some more web searches.

Is TIG's ClineStyle the one you were thinking about?

Edit: Ah, this one? I'll check it out.

[Rich O Brien]

I think you mean Cyma / Recta curve tools

See your rectum?

[SketchUpNoobie]

Uh, I hope you meant TIG's, not mine.

Although maybe for some inspiration . . .

[TIG]

As the astronomers say... there are feint rings around Uranus...

Oh, for someone with an even slightly classical education [or just any education at all]
viewtopic.php?p=230584#p230584

[SketchUpNoobie]

Hmm. I checked out the thread. I might be able to use it for what I want but not sure that's what it's inteded for.

gold.jpg

Although not really what I want, this is the closest I could find. A sort of frame around an electronic screen. But not nearly as decorative, more like the image in my first post.

[TIG]

Find the 'Draw Metal' threads - that's a toolset for doing spirals, swirls etc...

[SketchUpNoobie]

Thanks TIG, that looks like it will help a lot! I'll see what I can come up with it.

[pbacot]

I think part of your workflow is going to be figuring out how to put the decoration on the primary frame shape. Do you draw the basic frame with rounded edges and then draw on that (hidden geometry, "Tools on Surface" plugin)? Is it just a division for textures (flush) or do you need it to be expressed ("Joint push pull" works up to some level of complexity)? I am curious how it will work out myself. Please post W.I.P. if you would. Good luck.

[SketchUpNoobie]

Peter, not much workflow here, I'm afraid.

I ended up simply drawing some bezier curves (doubling to make a ring-structure), push-pulling, and applying a slight bevel with Fredo's Roundcorner. Nothing fancy at all. In fact, I will probably go back and work on it some more, specifically the very simplistic, round "fasteners."

Here's a couple screen-grabs with some quick color thrown on. Hopefully, this project will make it to the Gallery some day. I have a hard time seeing most projects through to completion.

steampunk2.JPG

steampunk.JPG

[pbacot]

ah, nice. I thought you had to apply it to a wood frame or something. The W.I.P. gallery is good place for that. Never have to finish.