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Sculpture

45 - Cut paper sphere

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Using a pattern printed onto cartridge paper, sections are carefully cut using a scalpel.

Laser cut Sphere

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The images depict the process of designing and producing numbered, flat packable, self supporting, acrylic spheres.

Face and hand casting using Alginate

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Information based on my notes made from Tracy Lilley casting tutor for this workshop.

Equipment preparation:

Possible suppliers to try -

Life size cartoon Resin models

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Life size resin models of two cartoon characters created from 2D cartoon drawings for an exhibition in Stoke on Trent, these images show the process from beginning to end.

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.

28 - Cardboard sphere

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Making a prototype, sketch model, or maquette is often a useful step in identifying at an early stage some of the practical issues that lie ahead.

16 - Copper dome

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Although using the simplest of tools, this is a complex and time consuming process.

05 - Acrylic Sphere

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

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.

52 - Red metal box

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Much good quality material can be sourced from items already made, used and then discarded.