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Sculpture

09 - Glass sphere

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All glass may be formed in a kiln to some extent, where as glass that is fused to each other, as in the coloured strips shown in this sphere, is best achieved with some guarantee of manufacturer co

08 - Steel cube

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Six identical mild steel squares are gas welded along the edges and then ground square. The square hole reveals the thickness as being 20swg., or 0.9mm.

07 - Ceramic sphere

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Clay slip is poured into the plaster mould (See slide 2) until it is filled to the brim and left for several minutes.

06 - Glass wax cube

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Glass wax melts at a higher temperature than most waxes, but has the advantage of remaining clear, this providing opportunity for effects similar to that of glass itself, but with a greater workabi

05 - Acrylic Sphere

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Some objects can be best achieved with a visit to the shops.

04 - Aluminium cube

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Light sheet aluminium, in this case 22 gauge or 0.71mm thick is easily worked, and while impractical to solder, lends itself well to pop riveting as a fixing method.

03 - Plaster cube

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02 - Coloured acrylic cube

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The coloured acrylic of this piece consists of those scrap pieces found around the machines in the workshop that have been used to shape the components of student work, over a period of approximate

01 - Balsa Sphere

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Although technically a botanical hardwood, balsa is a commonly used model making material, due to its softness and ease of working.

Poster for studio/workshop display; Cubes & Spheres 26 Cubes, 27 Spheres

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Paul Lindley (CCW) 26 Spheres, 27 Cubes - Widening scope of and access to technical information. In collaboration with Process Arts this practical research exercise investigates the wide