Thursday 9th October 2014

Today was our first session in the 3D workshop with Dan and Brad. first they demonstrated how to use different tools that we are going to be using over the next 4 weeks. Tools like; coping saw, tenant saw, try square, nails, the drill press, sand paper, files and man-made wood. First I choose an image of something that was giving information in the workshop so I choose this one...

Then we made a study sheet on black paper; using colouring pencils. Here is the one for this model and the annotations on it that I made to help me know what techniques and tools to use to make the product...

Then we had to find a way to create this image into a piece of 3D art. So this is what I did... 

I used the coping saw to shape the top flames. Then I used the drill press to make little holes to place nails in so that they would all be the same. After this I used a hammer to put the nails in the holes. Then I cut out some more wood for the part at the bottom of the flames. To make sure the egdes of all the wood was smooth, I used sand paper (40-80) to do this. Next I used super-glue to stick done the flames and plank of wood onto a background. 

Later in SOLE, I painted my 3D work using acrylic paints and this is my final outcome... 

I must say that I am ver impressed with myself for being able to complete this in the time I did. Also it's clear to others what my piece of work is based on so that's a good sign.