Sculpture

41 - Beeswax sphere

Submitted by plindley on 16 November 2009 - 1:34pm

Using the same plaster mould as object 06, the beeswax is poured in its molten state into the mould which has previously been soaked in water in order to fa

18052 reads

40 - Plaster ring cube

Submitted by plindley on 16 November 2009 - 1:30pm

Plaster casting can often suggest a solid, bulky, physical kind of sculpture, where the cast is a facsimile of an original, often modelled in clay.

21638 reads

39 - Terra-cotta cube

Submitted by plindley on 16 November 2009 - 1:27pm

Visible on the top, near the front corner is the small hole necessary for the air contained within the cube, to escape as it expands during firing in the kiln.

5630 reads

38 - Ordnance survey globe

Submitted by plindley on 16 November 2009 - 1:22pm

Simple paste, water and paper, or papier-mache. In this case an old second hand ordnance survey map of Southend on Sea, bought for 99p.

6233 reads

37 - Foamboard sphere

Submitted by plindley on 16 November 2009 - 1:15pm

While having a small amount of intrinsic visual appeal, consistency of thickness and ease of working makes foam centred board a useful model making material.

6503 reads

36 - Laser cut acrylic sphere

Submitted by plindley on 16 November 2009 - 12:57pm

The ability of the laser cutting process to cut lines of very narrow width, enables components to be fitted with very close tolerances, while producing delicate parts that might not withstand the s

20421 reads

35 - Styrofoam cube

Submitted by plindley on 16 November 2009 - 12:49pm

Like its lighter and coarser textured relation o bject 27, styrofoam is easily shaped across all dimensions, but

6479 reads

34 - Mechanical box

Submitted by plindley on 16 November 2009 - 12:35pm

Disciplines that are concerned with movement or time may utilize many forms of energy, either as a simple means to an end; a revolving stage and/or as a away of influencing an outcome.

5254 reads