3D paper/cardboard study models
Concept Sketches
Full-scale cardboard/muslin prototype
Process Photos
Scaled Orthographic Drawings
Final photographs
Written Reflection
LESSONS:
Material lessons:
- Heat ceiling plastic vinyl
- Plastic Vinyl is made of Ethylane and Chlorine
- The difference between plastic and Vinyl is the chemicals it is made out of. Plastic is made from poly propylane resin and Vinyl is made from plyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- Home-depot sells Plastic Vinyl . Usually sold as Carpet films/ shower curtains
- Vinyl is easy to break after folding too much
- There is two layers. Option for using thinner material or thicker.
- Learned alot about different types of plastic glue, adhesive fasteners
Embodied lesson:
- Self-protection: To wear mask or be in ventilated room to heat vinyl
- My body gained a sensitivity to heat. Using heat to determine the time for melting.
- Gained a stronger connection and memory with my site partner by modifying the discomfort.
- Challenged myself to use an unknown material.
- Side effects of inhaling too much chemical – felt dizzy, nauseous
- How to safely remove glue from skin ( melt under warm water slowly rubbing it off)
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