SketchUp Pro: Modeling a Lamp

Learn how to create a detailed model of a house lamp in SketchUp Pro—and add new organizational and design techniques to your 3D modeling toolbox along the way.

Introduction

• Creating detailed 3D models in SketchUp Pro
• What do I need to know?
• Using the exercise files

1. The Template to the Base

• Setting up the template
• Loading the components
• Making the base profile
• Making the base part
• Making the swivel connection profile, part 1
• Making the swivel connection profile, part 2
• Making the swivel connection part
• Completing the swivel connection

2. The Lower Armature

• Investigating the lower armature of the lamp
• Making the base arm profile
• Completing the base arm component
• Making the armature hinge unit parts
• Putting the armature hinge together
• Forming the rear arm body
• Finishing the rear arm body
• Completing the rear arm

3. The Springs and Retaining Clip

• Understanding the springs
• The small spring connection
• The spring barrel and hook
• Completing the springs
• The spring retainer pin
• Building the base
• Adding the springs
• Connecting up the lower armature

4. The Top Arm and Shade

• Making the top arm body
• Completing the top arm
• The shade holder profiles
• Completing the shade holder body
• Completing the shade holder
• Making the lampshade
• Making the bulb
• Making the bulb holder

5. Putting It All Together

• The upper armature explained
• Connecting the bulb and bulb holder
• Connecting the shade to the shade holder
• Building the upper armature
• Putting it together
• Making the pins
• Placing the pins
• Making the armature hinge pin
• The final pieces

6. Articulation and Rendering

• About this chapter
• Combining components for maximum efficiency
• Articulating the upper armature
• Articulating the lower armature
• Articulating the upper and lower armatures
• Multipoint articulation of the lamp
• Adding the cables
• Lamps in_situ

Conclusion

• Next steps