Jackal

Egyptian Canopic Jar Tutorial - Jackal Head

Initial Setup: Before we start, please ensure that your grid settings are as follows:

Major Grid spacing: 100mm
Minor Subdivisions: 10

(This will make every small square 10 mm x 10 mm)

To change these at any time, you can go to the 'Grids and Snaps' tool on the bottom toolbar, then 'Grid Settings'.

Step 1: Press the L key on your keyboard to enter the LINE command.

Select the side plane to start a new sketch here.

From where the red and green lines cross, draw a vertical line that extends 80mm (8 squares).

Step 2: Press the R key on your keyboard to activate the RECTANGLE command.

Again, identify the intersection of the red and green lines, then draw a rectangle that is 10 mm high (1 square) and 20 mm wide (2 squares).

Step 3: In the top toolbar, select the FIT POINT SPLINE tool.

Starting from the top-right corner of the rectangle you drew in Step 2, create a lightbulb shape that connects to the top of the vertical line drawn in Step 1.

The FIT POINT SPLINE tool will create a line that follows wherever you click. Press ENTER to complete the shape.

Note: It does not matter if your shape is perfect, as this can be adjusted in the next step.

Step 4: You can make adjustments to the curved line by selecting a node and moving it around until you get the desired shape.

Step 5: Click on the green arrow in the top right corner of the screen to 'finish sketch'.

Step 6:

Select the REVOLVE tool from the top menu.
First, click on the shape (profile) you created in Steps 1 to 5.
Next, select the AXIS, which is represented by the red line.
Enter a value of 360 degrees.
Press OK or ENTER to complete the revolve command.

Step 7: Press the A key on your keyboard to enter the APPEARANCE command.
Select the white plastic material from the list and drag it directly onto the model.

Note: This step enhances the visibility of the model as we add details.

Step 8: Hover over the view cube in the top-right corner of the screen. Click on the small house icon that appears to change the view to isometric.

Step 9: Select the CONSTRUCT drop-down menu and then select OFFSET PLANE.

First, select the same side plane you selected in step 1.

Next, drag the blue arrow to a distance of 20 mm, or type 20 into the distance box.

Note: This step creates a new plane for us to draw on.

Step 10: Select the CREATE SKETCH option from the top toolbar.

Next, select the new plane you created in step 9.

Step 11: In the top toolbar, select the CENTRE RECTANGLE tool.

Select the offset plane you created in step 9.

Step 11.2: With the CENTRE RECTANGLE tool still selected, draw a rectangle slightly lower than the centre on the green line.

Note: This rectangle will become a dog's nose. The size does not need to be precise. The rectangle shown is 30 mm wide by 20 mm high.

Step 12: In the top toolbar, select the FILLET LINE tool (located next to the scissors icon).

Select a horizontal line.
Next, select the connecting vertical line.
Enter a radius of 5 mm.
Press Enter to confirm.

Step 13: Select the CONSTRUCT drop-down menu and then select OFFSET PLANE.

First, select the same side plane you selected in step 1.

Next, drag the blue arrow to a distance of 50 mm, or type 50 into the distance box.

Note: This step creates another new plane for us to draw on.

Step 14: Press the C key (Hot-Key) on your keyboard to create a CIRCLE from a centre point sketch.

Select the plane that you created in Step 13.

Enter a dimension of 15 mm and press ENTER to confirm.

Note: It may help to use the view cube to change to the front view.

Step 15: Click on the green arrow in the top right corner of the screen to 'finish sketch'.

Step 16: From the browser menu in the top-left corner, expand the bodies tab and click on the eyeball next to BODY 1.

This will hide the body we created, which will help us with the next stage.

Step 17:

Select the LOFT tool from the top toolbar.
Navigate to the CREATE dropdown menu and select LOFT.
This action will open a new LOFT window.

Step 18:

With the LOFT tool selected, select the rectangle drawn in step 11.
Next, select the circle drawn in step 14.

Important: Do not confirm the lofted shape just yet.

Step 18.1:

With the LOFT tool still selected, turn BODY 1 visibility back on
Change the operation from CUT to JOIN
Press ENTER or OK to confirm the loft

Step 19: Press the F key on your keyboard to enter the FILLET command.

Select a corner of the nose you created in Step 18. Use the handle to pull it inwards. Press Enter.

The size of the fillet should be around 5 mm, but this is not critically important.

Step 20: Select the CREATE SKETCH option from the top toolbar.

Next, select the mid-plane that we selected in Step 1.

Step 21: Press the L key on your keyboard to enter the LINE command.

From where the red and green lines cross, draw a vertical line that extends beyond the top of the jackal head.

Step 22: Creating the Ear Shape

In the top toolbar, select the FIT POINT SPLINE tool.
Starting from the top-left of the jackal head, draw one-half of a pointy ear shape. The FIT POINT SPLINE tool will create a line that follows wherever you click.
Press ENTER to complete the shape.
Reselect the FIT POINT SPLINE tool, select one of the white dots, and repeat the process to draw the second half of the ear.

Note: It does not matter if your shape is perfect, as this can be adjusted later.

Step 23: Mirroring the Ear Shape

Select the CONSTRUCT drop-down menu and then select MIRROR.
Select the two ear lines created in step 22.
Select the MIRROR LINE option.
Select the vertical line created in step 21.
Select OK to complete the process.

Step 24: Click on the green arrow in the top right corner of the screen to 'finish sketch'.

Step 25: Press the E key on your keyboard to enter the EXTRUDE command.

Select the two ears
Enter a distance of 2 mm.
From the EXTRUDE window, select DIRECTION: SYMMETRIC
From the EXTRUDE window, select OPERATION: JOIN
Press OK to complete the process.

Step 26: Press the O key on your keyboard to enter the OFFSET command.

Select the top (face) of the ear that you created in Step 22 and then select the outline of the ear. Drag the handle inwards, or enter a distance of - 2 mm to create a new parallel ear shape inside.

FINISH SKETCH

Reselect the OFFSET tool and repeat the process for the second ear.