
How do I cut this pattern out of my model?
I've seen plenty of examples online of cutting patterns out of thinks like vases, but all of them are a consistent shape on the z-axis. I understand the root of the problem I'm experiencing, the rounded shape means the pattern isn't applied evenly, the same way a flat sticker doesn't apply well to a rounded object. However I'm not sure how to overcome this issue. Maybe starting with lofting my object before cutting out the pattern is where I'm going wrong...but can I cut the pattern out first then apply a loft after the fact? Any help in how to accomplish this from folks with more experience would be greatly appreciated!