AztecWarrior

@aztecwarrior

3D Design & Printing

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Through Time is a tribute to memory, resilience, and the quiet permanence of love across generations. The project was born from the desire to bring back a moment that would otherwise slowly disappear with time, and to transform it into something physical, lasting, and deeply human. At the center of this work are the late grandparents of my wife, two people whose lives reflected the turbulent story of an entire century. As children, they survived the Second World War. They later lived through the realities of a socialist society, witnessed its liberation, and experienced the birth of independence and a new era. Their lives were not extraordinary because of status or recognition, but because of their strength, dignity, sacrifice, and perseverance. They belonged to a generation that carried history within them quietly and without complaint. This project exists to honor people like them. The intention behind Through Time is not simply to recreate a likeness, but to preserve emotion. The goal is to capture the feeling of one deeply meaningful moment and give it a form that can survive beyond photographs, beyond memory, and hopefully beyond the next two generations. The piece is envisioned as a future heirloom, something that may one day be held by family members who never had the chance to meet them, yet will still feel connected to their story. The process combines modern technology with traditional artistic craftsmanship. The sculpture begins through detailed 3D modeling, followed by high resolution SLA 3D printing to achieve delicate precision and realism. From there, the work becomes intensely manual and personal. Hours of sanding, refining, detailing, and post processing are used to remove the feeling of machinery and replace it with the presence of the artist’s hand. The final stage applies a real copper finish with a subtle patination, allowing the surface to carry warmth, depth, and the feeling of age. The intention is for the final piece to possess the emotional and visual weight of a true statue. Material choice plays an important role in the symbolism of the work. Copper changes with time. It evolves, darkens, and develops character, much like memory itself. The sculpture is meant to age gracefully, becoming richer and more meaningful as years pass. In a world increasingly temporary and digital, Through Time is an attempt to create something permanent. It is about remembrance, about giving presence to those who are no longer here, and about preserving the humanity of ordinary people whose lives shaped the generations that followed. More than anything, this work is an act of gratitude. A way of saying that these lives mattered, that they deserve to be remembered, and that through time, their story will continue to exist.

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3D Design & Printing

80 days ago

AztecWarrior

@aztecwarrior | 3D Design & Printing

The Final Polish ✨

After electroplating, it was time for the final polish. Just like a piece of jewelry, the copper needs to be carefully buffed to reveal its shine. Thankfully, I have a dedicated polishing machine, so the whole process only took about 30 minutes.

I did notice my copper bath could use a little more brightener, so that's something I'll improve for the next project.

One more update to go before my final submission.

#thanks

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STUDIO93543 days ago
great polishing job :p
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studionaiya3d77 days ago
nice
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  AztecWarrior75 days ago
  Replying to studionaiya3d
  @studionaiya3d thank you!!
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Arvin Quezada80 days ago
Nice work on that one amazing👍👍👍
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  AztecWarrior79 days ago
  Replying to Arvin Quezada
  @arvinquezada Thank you mate.
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Javier Calvo "JC creaciones 3D"80 days ago
Los misterios del electroplating...!!! Me compré un kit ,,, y lo tengo sin usar practicamente....es un rollo... eso si.... queda espectacular!!👍😂
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  AztecWarrior79 days ago
  Replying to Javier Calvo "JC creaciones 3D"
  @javiercalvojccreaciones3d Si es Otro Rollo!! Como dijera este Adan
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Fire Lily 02280 days ago
Wow, that is quite the process!
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  AztecWarrior80 days ago
  Replying to Fire Lily 022
  @firelily022 Like any work done by any of us here. ☺️

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