Chicago Charm Company

Category: Sculpting

  • Chicago Lion

    Chicago Lion

    Not long after leveling up to 3D digital sculpting, a Lion was sculpted and posed like an iconic Lion Statue in Chicago.

    Digital sculpt of an iconic Lion statue

    As an early shot, the promise of digital sculpting was easy to understand. The marriage of technology and organic artistry comes to fruition.

    3D resin print of a digital sculpt

    Equally compelling were the availability of high-resolution Stereo Lithography 3D Printers; ones that no longer cost $100,000

    3D Resin Print of a sculpted lion placed on a tip of a finger

    All that detail in a resin print perched on a fingertip.

    Silver casting of a digitally sculpted Lion

    The resin print was directly used to cast into a precious metal — silver in this case.

    Chicago Charm Company has paid its dues creating jewelry the traditional old-school way with a piece of jeweler’s wax to create all manner of rings & bracelets. Not all jewelers will have the aptitude to transition to modern tools, but this demonstrates the stunning results awaiting those who can.

  • Loon Charm

    Loon Charm

    A beloved client’s cause was an annual fundraiser for the preservation of a community lake. By calling upon Chicago Charm Company’s skill set, we decide to create something emblematic of the lake’s fauna.

    3D Sculpted Loon by Chicago Charm Company

    In ZBrush, a Loon is digitally sculpted. The immediate benefit of using modern creation tools is the ability to explore different poses.

    3D Sculpted Loons cast in 925 Silver

    After choosing a dynamic pose, the virtual sculpt is 3D printed with a cast-ready resin and turned into silver charms. Using this process ensures every last detail carries through.

    Presentation box for 3D Sculpted Loon appears as if it’s floating on water.

    Each Loon is fitted with a lanyard cord and floats in a thematically crafted presentation box.