How can i create this type of thread key-chain model.
So far i tried with tissue addon but for me did not work. After struggling i came to end with this.
Any suggestion or help how it works. Or any addon. Thanks
Start with this simple geometry:
Let the modifiers do their thing:
- Screw to extrude
- Wide Bevel to round the corners
- Array to make more links
- Solidify for thickness
- Narrow Bevel for supporting edges
- Subsurf for further smoothing
Then make a few duplicates, rotate and move in place:
The ends you will need to fix up manually, after applying at least up to Array on the main shape.
keychain_braid.blend (140.8 KB)
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wow. Its really awesome. Thanks
Maybe just make a single unit of 4 thread with curves? Then with array and curve modifier make whole lenght of it. Like this:
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can u plz share the file so that i can look whats going. Thanks
Not sure. I made the file in 2.91, are you on an older version?
me to using 2.91. Why modifier not visible.? 
I don’t know, it opens fine here. Try clicking one of the wrenches in the outliner. Or perhaps try unticking ‘Load UI’ in the File -> Open dialog?
Are you using any add-ons that deal with modifiers?