Bowtie

This bowtie was commissioned as an artistic project for MikiMaus events.  It is their iconic party prop that is a representation of their brand and culture.  We were asked to create a piece that was durable and eyecatching.

3D models and rendering of project. 

3d modeling images of fiberglass bowtie

5 axis CNC machine cutting and tooling their limited production mold. 

Sanding and faring the tooling marks from the mold.

Spraying and sealing the bowtie mold.

Polishing to perfection.

wet polishing mold of a bowtie
dry polishing a bowtie mold

Prepping for lamination.

Adding translucent color and opaque polka dots to the finished part.  In house CNC drag knife cut stencil was created for the polka dots. 

spray painting large fiberglass bowtie
laying outline to spray paint fiberglass bowtie
spray painting white polka dots on a pink fiberglass bowtie
two halves of a pink with white polka dot fiberglass bowtie

On left: Finished halves of bowtie ready for assembly.

On right: LED refraction and center mounting panel for composite bowtie halves.  Pictured here with installed programmable color-changing LED lighting. 

bowtie stand with LED lights around it

Notice the custom in house fabricated anodized aluminum base with mounting anchors to be freestanding or staked down for high winds on the finished product below. 

LED light pink fiberglass bowtie on a stand
large lit up fiberglass bowtie with dots for decoration
Together we build.

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