In this short video tutorial, we will see how to model what is known as Sacred Merkaba for 3D printing or digital resource design. Symbol of ancient spirituality and mysticism, this form has been part of religious iconography for thousands of years.
Geometers and mathematicians recognize it as a starred octahedron or stellar tetrahedron. In the example, 3ds Max 2012 is used, but the techniques can be translated into any polygonal modeling package.