For this assignment you will design and model a simple vase or bottle using the Loft feature. It is recommended that you model the object as a solid, and then use the Shell feature to hollow it out and open up the top.

The only requirement is that some portion of the model use a Loft feature to blend two or more profiles together. I recommend looking at western and ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) vases for influence if you decide to model a vase. Alternately for a bottle, try looking to liquor bottles for some creative influence.

This assignment is a rare case in which it may not necessarily be best to work from a detailed hand sketch before moving into SolidWorks. Instead, try experimenting with the Loft feature and see where it leads you. If you have trouble getting your lofts to work, your design may be too ambitious. Lofting is a complex topic, and the intent of this assignment is to provide a gentle introduction. We will get to more complex lofts later on. 

Due: April 5