Othmar Wicke CAD Jewellery Designer

intro deutsch english Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Google+ Xing Youtube Pinterest Instagram GemKonnect Gem Privé Award JewelryThis-Solid Scape Award 1 JewelryThis-Solid Scape Award 2 JewelryThis-Solid Scape Award 3 JewelryThis-Solid Scape Award 4 JewelryThis-Solid Scape Award 5 freedownload homepage intro aboutme images videos collections partners design construction rendering waxmodel manufacture contact newsletter legalnotice terms & conditions Othmar Wicke CAD Jewellery Designer specialises in the design, planning, development and construction of jewellery with the help of 3D software. On the one hand customers include producers from the real and fashion jewellery world and on the other hand private jewellery lovers who want to realise a personal design of their choice. 12 years of CAD/CAM experience help to realise these designs that are a challenge even with CAD programs.Wonderful jewellery from a computer Fantastic, other worldly creations. Since November 2015, Othmar Wicke has used a computer to design and construct jewellery which could not be finished using traditional goldsmith techniques. Imagination knows no limits. Wicke artistically transforms the most unusual ideas into virtual models from manufacturers and jewellery lovers alike who want their personal design wishes realised. These can be visualised in a photo-realistic way even before their realisation and the weight can be calculated precisely. The file is then brought to life by 3D printing e.g. in wax. Using the lost wax technique, the piece of jewellery is cast in any desired precious metal. Finally, the surface treatment by the goldsmith and setting of the stone completes the production process. In order to familiarise potential customers with the benefits of this process, Wicke has created a complex 3D model, which can be downloaded by any interested party for their own use without charge and license-free from his website (www.othmar-wicke.at). In doing so, experts not only have the opportunity to learn about the benefits of this way of working, but also get to see that jewellery from a computer does not have to look like "computerised jewellery". Wicke explains that: "A computer is a tool for me the same as a hammer, tongs, or a file, except it is much more complex. Mastering a 3D program on a computer means nothing more than mastering the use of conventional tool. Mastery in both leads to a piece of jewellery that is fascinating and "inspiring". Just like a handmade piece of jewellery receives its soul through the expert use of tools, the same process takes place in the masterful use of 3D software." Wicke continues: "The difference is that it takes longer to learn how to use software correctly than it does to use conventional tools." Othmar Wicke was born on 12February 1962 in Vienna. Early on he discovered his talent and passion for drawing. This was followed by eight years of primary school which he completed alongside learning to play the violin to concert level. During this time he supplemented his pocket money with one or two drawings (caricatures). In 1976 during a short period at the Higher Graphic Federal Training and Research Institute, he completed a training course as a gold and silversmith. He completed his apprenticeship with Alexis Reiss and the jewellers Langhans & Zipper. During this time, Wicke started to create his first wax models that enjoyed great popularity straight away. After 7 years he moved to Walter Krug, the jeweller, where he had the opportunity to concentrate on one-off products in addition to creating wax models. The business was shut in 1993 soon after the death of his employer. As a result he decided to turn his passion for cycling into a career and worked for the courier service “Blitz-Kurier” for a few months. In early 1994, he started to work as a goldsmith and designer for the fashion jewellery company “Pierre Lang”. Here he learnt many new techniques for creating jewellery models that went far beyond simple “wax carving”. Despite the interesting work at “Pierre Lang”, after 4 ½ years he decided to start his own business as an illustrator, animator and cartoonist in 1999. At the same time he also learnt how to use vector-based graphics and animation programs on the computer. He brought light into the hard life of an illustrator with small successes such as coming top for individual animations in international competitions and completing assignments for clients such as “Siemens” and “Warner Bros.”. In 2003, he decided to start work again at “Pierre Lang”. This time he had the opportunity to work with the 3D design program “Rhinoceros”. He learnt to use the program very quickly after setting out to build all types of jewellery designs, without exception, using the software. Soon after, he successfully developed and headed the CAD/CAM department for the company. There he gained 12 years of exclusive and intensive experience with 3D software for designing jewellery on a computer. In November 2015, he founded his own company “Othmar Wicke CAD jewelry designer”.