I really wasn't sure what to call this shape. Hopefully the little techniques shown here will make it an interesting quick video, it's quite an elegant shape I think.
I realise the 3D cursor could have been placed closer before doing the warp, this would have given such result with the need to use the alt + S - shrink / fatten tool, however gave the opportunity to show this in action.
People ask about the Blender theme I use.. It's called "Dark Blue Gradient" there is a link to the download: http://bit.ly/contrib_themes
I hope the occasional flicker on the video isn't too distracting - I'm not sure what is causing it right now.
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