Meisterhafte Handwerkskunst von Swarovski
Title:Ein glanzvolles Tier
Title:Egyesek úgy vélik, hogy a csíkok lehetővé teszik a zebrák számára, hogy hűvösek maradjanak a forró afrikai napsütésben, míg a legújabb kutatások szerint a minták rovarirtóként működnek, képesek megtéveszteni a legyeket, amelyek a zebra bőrére próbálnak leszállni.
Mások azt állítják, hogy mozgás közben a fekete-fehér csíkok „szemkápráztató hatást” eredményezhetnek, ami megzavarja a zebra ragadozóit – melyek közül sokan színvakok. Ez segíthet leplezni az állat sebességét vagy haladási irányát, és a nagy csoportokban elrejteni őt. Valójában ez a jelenség oda vezetett, hogy a zebrák egy csoportját „káprázatnak” nevezték – tökéletes teremtmények, hogy Swarovski kristályként újragondoljuk őket. Csakúgy, mint az afrikai szavanna paripái, az SCS 2021. évi kiadása, a Zebra Amai is igazán káprázatos.
Seven steps to perfection
Subtitle:Step 1: Research and sketches
Heinz began by researching the animal and its natural habitat before visiting the Evelyn Haim-Swarovski equine farm – and its two zebra residents. This gave Heinz the opportunity to study the animals a little closer and in real life. In the end, the SCS Zebra Amai is largely based on one of the local zebras called Helmut.
Step 2: Rough sculptural modeling
Using digital computer modeling, the sketches were converted into a three-dimensional representation. At this stage, different stances and expressions could be experimented with until the perfect pose was found.
Step 3: Design model
Once a final design was settled on, designer Heinz Tabertshofer and the product developer worked together to optimize the angles of the facets, to ensure the masterpiece would sparkle at its best. When they were satisfied, the Zebra Amai boasted 457 facets and a resin replica could be produced.
Step 4: Handmade prototype
The SCS Annual Edition 2021 Zebra Amai finally sparkled into life as a hand-cut and polished prototype. A special coating was used to help define her stripes, giving Zebra Amai a unique Silver Night and Golden Shine coat.
Step 5: Production of crystal parts
Once the prototype had been perfected, production could begin. Precise tooling individually cut each of the constituent parts of the model.
Step 6: Gluing and assembly
Each component was meticulously glued together by hand, and a final polish was all that was needed to bring the Zebra Amai to life.
Step 7: Quality control
Each crystal creation was thoroughly examined by a team of experts, who ensured that all colors looked as they should and that all facets were flawless and radiant. Once it had passed this final scrutiny, it was ready to fill the world with joy and brilliance!