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Fanged Ear Tunnel — Body Jewelry Design
I have always found body jewelry interesting as a form of personal expression.
Unlike conventional jewelry, it can be much more personal and individual, allowing people to choose designs that reflect their own character and style.
This ear tunnel came from that idea. I made it to have a much more aggressive, almost predatory character than a conventional ear tunnel.
The fangs are integrated with sculpted gums around their bases, making them feel as though they grow directly from the surrounding form.
— July 2021 —
The additional images below show the original digital sculpt created in ZBrush, presented in a neutral material to clearly reveal the structure and depth of the sculpted form.
The design also includes the Monaco Felice MF maker’s mark, discreetly integrated into the outer surface of the tunnel.
The wireframe view shows the optimized polygonal structure of the digital sculpt, with carefully distributed geometry that preserves fine surface details and sculpted forms while keeping the mesh efficient for production.
I also prepared a lightweight version of the design with weight-reducing cutouts.
I carefully optimized the geometry to reduce the amount of material while keeping the form suitable for casting.
The sharp edges and corners around the cutouts were also softened with comfort in mind, making the finished tunnel more comfortable against the skin when worn.
