Rokodelstvo in mojstrstvo Swarovski
Title:Njeno veličanstvo Slonica Fayola
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Kolekcija Swarovski Crystal Society (SCS) se zopet podaja na pot čez širjave nepreglednih planjav afriške savane. Letos iščemo navdih v največjem sesalcu na Zemlji - v afriškem slonu. Oglejmo si, kako smo prekrasno matriarhinjo, Slonico Fayolo, priklicali v življenje.
Varuhi afriške savane
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Obstaja še kakšna žival, ki bi z občudovanjem in veličino še bolj navdihovala kot afriški slon? 2 do 4 metri višine in 2 do 6 ton teže dajejo tej prekrasni živali dominantnost, ki se ji tudi lev in gepard umakneta s poti.
Kot ključni predstavniki svoje vrste so afriški sloni oblikovalci svojega lastnega ekosistema. Ko se njihove črede selijo po afriški pokrajini, raznašajo semena in manjšim živalim utirajo steze, da se lahko lažje gibajo skozi goščavo. V sušnem obdobju kopljejo s svojimi ogromnimi okli in okretnim trobcem po izsušenih strugah in ruvajo mlade rastline in drevesa. To ustvarja male oaze, ki služijo tako njihovim čredam kot drugim vrstam, in pomaga pri zračenju zemlje, kar odpira vrata še drugim ravninskim živalim.
Kot ključni predstavniki svoje vrste so afriški sloni oblikovalci svojega lastnega ekosistema. Ko se njihove črede selijo po afriški pokrajini, raznašajo semena in manjšim živalim utirajo steze, da se lahko lažje gibajo skozi goščavo. V sušnem obdobju kopljejo s svojimi ogromnimi okli in okretnim trobcem po izsušenih strugah in ruvajo mlade rastline in drevesa. To ustvarja male oaze, ki služijo tako njihovim čredam kot drugim vrstam, in pomaga pri zračenju zemlje, kar odpira vrata še drugim ravninskim živalim.
Ne le z velikostjo, afriški sloni naredijo velik vtis tudi z obnašanjem, ki je podobno človeškemu. To so izjemno družabne živali, ki pogosto ostanejo celo življenje v zavetju iste družine. Mladiči divje vihtijo svoje trobce, dokler jih starši ne naučijo, kako jih uporabiti. Ko pripadnik črede pogine, preostali žalujejo in se pogosto vrnejo na mesto, kjer jih je ljubljeni zapustil, da mu tam izkažejo svoje spoštovanje.
Ta izjemna bitja so prav tako del slonjega matriarhata. V čredah pogosto prevladujejo samice, z največjo in najstarejšo slonico kot vodnico, pa tudi kot nadomestno babico številnim v čredi. Slonica Fayola, kar pomeni „tista, ki ponosno hodi“, je bila zasnovana po zgledu velikih materinskih vodnic, ki nenehno bdijo nad svojo družino.
Sloni, ti nežni velikani, so izjemni skrbniki afriških prostranstev. Odgovorno skrbijo za svoj dom kot ljubeči starši, ki zagotavljajo zdravo in bogato okolje tako svojim potomcem kot pokrajini in živalim, ki jih obkrožajo. V tem letu Eleganca kolekcije Afrika SCS letna edicija 2022 Slonica Fayola boste to veličastno navzočnost lahko občutili tudi na svojem domu.
Ta izjemna bitja so prav tako del slonjega matriarhata. V čredah pogosto prevladujejo samice, z največjo in najstarejšo slonico kot vodnico, pa tudi kot nadomestno babico številnim v čredi. Slonica Fayola, kar pomeni „tista, ki ponosno hodi“, je bila zasnovana po zgledu velikih materinskih vodnic, ki nenehno bdijo nad svojo družino.
Sloni, ti nežni velikani, so izjemni skrbniki afriških prostranstev. Odgovorno skrbijo za svoj dom kot ljubeči starši, ki zagotavljajo zdravo in bogato okolje tako svojim potomcem kot pokrajini in živalim, ki jih obkrožajo. V tem letu Eleganca kolekcije Afrika SCS letna edicija 2022 Slonica Fayola boste to veličastno navzočnost lahko občutili tudi na svojem domu.
The masterful designer Martin Zendron took on the challenge of translating the African elephant’s mighty stature into fine Swarovski crystal. To accomplish this, he captured the essence of the elephant by calling to mind images of this mesmerizing giant ambling through yellow sawgrass, slowly making its way to a watering hole, unaffected by the obstacles ahead. He then realized it in a captivating new Greige colored crystal.
Watch the video to see Elephant Fayola’s creation
Step 1: Research and sketches
Zendron began his work by immersing himself in the world of the African elephant. He read extensively, watched documentaries, and listened to African music often using three computer screens; one for working and the other two for setting the perfect mood to understand Elephant Fayola. Ultimately, he gleaned the most inspiration from Tanzania and the Serengeti.
While designing Elephant Fayola, Zendron also kept in mind how the elephant would become part of a cohesive collection. He chose to depict the gentle giant mid-stride, symbolizing her continuous stroll across the African savanna, protecting both the landscape and her infants: “Elephants look out for each other, they protect their young and they always keep an eye on them,” he says. “Visually, it was important that the elephants looked like they were wandering.”
Step 2: Rough sculptural modeling
Using digital computer modeling, Zendron then worked on converting his sketches into a three-dimensional representation. He experimented with different leg, trunk, and tusk positions until he settled on a pose that perfectly captured the grand African elephant’s essence.
Step 3: Design model
Once a final design was chosen, Zendron worked with product developers to optimize the angles of the facets to ensure the masterpiece would capture the elephant’s majesty as well as Swarovski crystal’s beauty. When they were satisfied, Elephant Fayola boasted 822 facets and a resin replica was produced.
Step 4: Handmade prototype
Elegance of Africa SCS Annual Edition 2022 Elephant Fayola finally paraded into life as a hand-cut and polished prototype. Although the color Greige had never been used for such a large figurine, Zendron chose it because he felt it was the closest color to the elephant’s iconic skin. The exterior was further enhanced with Marron and Satin effects to enhance every angle of its silhouette and the spine was steamed to give the illusion of sand across the animal’s back, which it uses to protect itself from the sun.
Watch the video to see Elephant Fayola’s creation
Step 1: Research and sketches
Zendron began his work by immersing himself in the world of the African elephant. He read extensively, watched documentaries, and listened to African music often using three computer screens; one for working and the other two for setting the perfect mood to understand Elephant Fayola. Ultimately, he gleaned the most inspiration from Tanzania and the Serengeti.
While designing Elephant Fayola, Zendron also kept in mind how the elephant would become part of a cohesive collection. He chose to depict the gentle giant mid-stride, symbolizing her continuous stroll across the African savanna, protecting both the landscape and her infants: “Elephants look out for each other, they protect their young and they always keep an eye on them,” he says. “Visually, it was important that the elephants looked like they were wandering.”
Step 2: Rough sculptural modeling
Using digital computer modeling, Zendron then worked on converting his sketches into a three-dimensional representation. He experimented with different leg, trunk, and tusk positions until he settled on a pose that perfectly captured the grand African elephant’s essence.
Step 3: Design model
Once a final design was chosen, Zendron worked with product developers to optimize the angles of the facets to ensure the masterpiece would capture the elephant’s majesty as well as Swarovski crystal’s beauty. When they were satisfied, Elephant Fayola boasted 822 facets and a resin replica was produced.
Step 4: Handmade prototype
Elegance of Africa SCS Annual Edition 2022 Elephant Fayola finally paraded into life as a hand-cut and polished prototype. Although the color Greige had never been used for such a large figurine, Zendron chose it because he felt it was the closest color to the elephant’s iconic skin. The exterior was further enhanced with Marron and Satin effects to enhance every angle of its silhouette and the spine was steamed to give the illusion of sand across the animal’s back, which it uses to protect itself from the sun.
Step 5: Production of crystal parts
Once the crystal prototype was perfected, production began. This required precise tooling to individually cut each of the constituent parts of the great mammal. Meticulous care was taken to perfect the signature curve of the elephant’s back.
Step 6: Gluing and assembly
Each component was meticulously glued together by hand, and a final polish helped to bring Elephant Fayola 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 each facet was flawless and radiant. Once it passed this final scrutiny, Elephant Fayola was ready to embark on a new journey into our homes, bringing with her an air of majesty and warmth.
Once the crystal prototype was perfected, production began. This required precise tooling to individually cut each of the constituent parts of the great mammal. Meticulous care was taken to perfect the signature curve of the elephant’s back.
Step 6: Gluing and assembly
Each component was meticulously glued together by hand, and a final polish helped to bring Elephant Fayola 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 each facet was flawless and radiant. Once it passed this final scrutiny, Elephant Fayola was ready to embark on a new journey into our homes, bringing with her an air of majesty and warmth.