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Articulated Seahorse

  (work in progress blog) I want to tell my experience and story about the creation of MELS 3D LABS Articulated Seahorse. Of all the Articulated designs, this has a unique story and place among them all. Early 2024, i was researching for an articulation no other designer has ever made. It should be an interesting creature as well, my research led me to seahorse, a beautiful creation of nature.  THE SCULPTING My sculpting workflow evolved over the years,  a systematic, hence its time consuming but foolproof approach to perfection. Typically i sculpt 2-3 days straight, mostly skipping  breakfast as i get hyper obsessive. The sculpting path : Typically i could create a link and the body section, where then i can duplicate it, then scale it down and keep duplicating it up to the tail. That would save a lot of time and effort. But for the seahorse, This wasn’t the case. The body is curved, hence even after duplicating, each link has to be precisely sculpted to preserve th...
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Pattern Generator by Mels 3D LABS


Introducing Mels 3D Pattern Gen Engine, the cutting-edge pattern generator software exclusively used in Mels 3D designs. Pattern Gen Engine empowers designers and artists to effortlessly create intricate, customized patterns tailored to any project. With our intuitive interface and advanced design tools, you can craft everything from complex geometric designs to elegant, flowing motifs. Transforming creative ideas into stunning digital patterns ready for printing, textiles, or digital art. Discover the future of pattern design with Pattern Gen Engine, the proprietary software not yet available to the public.



Pattern Gen Engine and Mels 3D Vase Generator, when paired together, unlock a new realm of creative possibilities for designing beautiful vases & planters.

This powerful combination allows for the creation of vases with unique textures, detailed motifs, and striking visual effects. Imagine designing a vase with a delicate floral pattern, a bold geometric design, or an intricate abstract urban pattern. Pattern Gen Engine's precision and versatility ensure that every detail of your pattern is captured, while Vase Engine's advanced modeling tools bring your patterns into a stunning 3D Vase.

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