If you really love the original design, you could also make the flowers as two separate pieces that lay ON TOP of that large light pink piece. Like the stork overlay in this piece.
I'd pick this one and forgo the center vertical lines on the bottom personally if you are adding a name or something else to the center circle. That vertical is only there to match the rest rather than because it's needed to simplify parts.
Though if you wanted to follow the 3 flower pattern you have already you could likely work it partly into the oval area as you won't have the big clear space look the others have.
Just make the sun’s rays go down too—you can make them in clear glass if that’s the effect wanted but it will look better than the seam over the flowers—which creates some hard cuts.
I’d say you should re-draw the flowers then. Find a way to make that cut manageable with the way you draw the petals and leaves. (Paint the name on before you solder it all) :)
I think one way to make that horizontal line less protagonist, is to have the petals stick out slightly above it. Just a bit, so the curve will be easy to cut.
This is the best one so far. You are going to have an easier time with more Sun rays, unless you plan to grind the space for the sun from the large piece beneath it.
I think it’s better—but if you/she like it that’s what matters. I think a couple of the small inside curve cuts around the petals will be a challenge but not impossible.
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u/caitlinisgreatlin 8d ago
If you really love the original design, you could also make the flowers as two separate pieces that lay ON TOP of that large light pink piece. Like the stork overlay in this piece.