Ceramics Workshop

In the ceramics workshop I produced the pole that the rounded Perspex pieces will be attached to, and the piece that was inspired by Barbara Hepworth. I used a metal pole as a starting point when making the stoneware pole. I had to make sure not to make the pole too thick as it wouldn't fire correctly in the kiln. I then cut two slots out of the pole to make an opening for the Perspex pieces.

I made the Barbara Hepworth inspired piece of my sculpture by cutting the standing plate from rolled out stoneware then attaching a base to the bottom using slip. I then cut an elongated oval fro the middle of the plate and small holes for the wire to pass through.

3D Workshop

In the 3D workshop I produced the base and two connecting side panels of my sculpture. I made the base from MDF and carved a renaissance pattern, featured in my sketchbook, into the top. I then painted in the grooves of the carved side with yellow paint and sanded the top layer of paint off so the paint would only stick to the grooves creating a rustic effect.

I made the side panels of my sculpture also from MDF. I cut out the shape of my piece twice using the band saw. Since I thought the pieces looked quite bare, I cut various sized circles out of the wood and painted them yellow, matching with the base yellow.  

3D Workshop Introduction

First in the workshop we were told the health and safety rules:

• goggle must be worn when using all machinery,
• hair and loose clothing must be tied back,
• bags shouldn't be brought into the workshop to avoid accidents,
• when the sign is shown, ear protection must be worn,
• lanyards must be removed to avoid accidents,
• wear strong shoes to avoid accidents.

We were taught to use most machinery for later use so we could use them independently.

Pillar Drill

The Pillar Drill is used to cut various sized holes into the wood using drill bits. Using the chuck we tightened the drill bits in place and used clamps to hold the wood into place.

Band Saw

The Band Saw is used to cut various types of wood. The guide post is untighted to lower the rear blade guide, so your hands aren't exposed to the blade. The machine is then switched on and the wood is then placed under the saw. To assure accuracy, make sure to cut 2cms away from the line, then sand the wood down with the disk sander to get to the line.

Fret Saw

The fret saw is used to cut into the more delicate parts of the wood. For example, the Fret Saw could be used to cut around sharp corners however it is easy to go off track and cut into different parts.

Bobbin Sander

The Bobbin Sander is used to sand the areas of the wood that the belt/ disk sander can't reach. For example, hole inside the wood that don't have openings can be sanded with the bobbin sander.

Studio Practice 03/11/15

In our studio practice, we were told to create a abstract sculpture using the materials provided such as pipe-cleaners, cardboard tubes, felt pieces etc. For our planning process, each member of our group each sketched an idea of what they wanted the sculpture to look like. We then pulled out different aspects of each members to contribute to the final sculpture; for example we took the shapes attached to the tubes from my sketch.



This was our final design.

When constructing our model, we used various bright colours and shapes to add the elements and principles and of design to it.