With the help of AutoCAD and Sketch Up I was able to render the lampshade I had previously laser cut. I created an animation of the model posted below.
Hindsight is 20/20 and I wished I would have pushed my basic Sketch Up skills further by attempting to create this rendering prior to having the panels cut. I'm not so sure I'm happy with the rendered product. Granted, the concept will change drastically once a light source is placed within the lampshade. You live, you learn. And there's always a chance to design it again. And again.
