3D Model Gallery - Islamic Cookie Cutters

A beautiful collection of Islamic-inspired 3D cookie cutters designed with OpenSCAD. This repository contains both the source code and rendered 3D models for traditional Middle Eastern and Islamic geometric designs.

🌟 Live Gallery

👉 View the Interactive Gallery

Experience the full interactive gallery with detailed descriptions, source code links, and 3D model previews.

🎨 Featured Designs

Geometric Patterns

• Arabesque - Intricate eight-fold symmetry with outer stars and complex arabesque designs
• Eight Point Star - Beautiful geometric star with traditional Islamic art inspiration
• Circle - Simple yet elegant circular design

Islamic Symbols

• Crescent with Star - Classic Islamic symbol perfect for Eid celebrations
• Minaret - Architectural tower representing Islamic mosques

Architectural Elements

• Mosque 1 & 2 - Traditional Islamic architecture with dome and minaret elements
• Lantern Series - Three variations of Middle Eastern lantern designs with unique geometric patterns

🛠️ Technical Details

Source Files

• OpenSCAD (.scad) files in src/CookieCutters/
• STL files for 3D printing in build/stls/
• Rendered images in build/images/

Dependencies

• OpenSCAD for 3D modeling
• Basic shapes and complex shapes modules (included in src/)

🖨️ 3D Printing

All models are ready for 3D printing:

• STL files are optimized for cookie cutter use
• Recommended layer height: 0.2mm
• Infill: 20-30%
• Supports: Generally not required

📁 Project Structure

3d-models/
├── src/
│   ├── CookieCutters/          # OpenSCAD source files
│   ├── BasicShapes.scad        # Basic geometric shapes
│   └── ComplexShapes.scad      # Complex geometric patterns
├── build/
│   ├── images/                 # Rendered model images
│   └── stls/                   # 3D printable STL files
├── index.html                  # Interactive gallery
├── data.js                     # Model metadata
└── README.md                   # This file

🎯 Usage

Viewing the Gallery

1. Open index.html in your browser
2. Browse the interactive gallery
3. Click "View Code" to see OpenSCAD source
4. Click "Download STL" to get 3D printable files

Modifying Designs

1. Open the corresponding .scad file in OpenSCAD
2. Modify parameters as needed
3. Render and export as STL for 3D printing

🌍 Cultural Significance

These designs draw inspiration from:

• Islamic geometric art - Traditional patterns found in mosques and Islamic architecture
• Middle Eastern architecture - Minarets, domes, and lantern designs
• Cultural symbols - Crescent and star motifs
• Traditional craftsmanship - Hand-crafted geometric patterns

📸 Gallery Preview

The interactive gallery features:

• High-quality rendered images of each design
• Detailed descriptions explaining cultural significance
• Direct links to OpenSCAD source code
• STL download links for 3D printing
• Responsive design for all devices

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to:

• Add new Islamic geometric designs
• Improve existing models
• Enhance the gallery interface
• Add more cultural context

📄 License

This project is open source. Please see the LICENSE file for details.

🔗 Links

• Live Gallery: View Interactive Gallery — also served at omars-lab.github.io/3d-models, which 301s here
• OpenSCAD Documentation: OpenSCAD User Manual
• 3D Printing Guide: Ultimaker Cura

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Created with ❤️ for the Islamic art and 3D printing communities