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Daniel’s Skill Log 2: Finishing 3D print
What I learned: The thing I learned in this skill logging assignment was that sanding takes forever and filler chemicals should be used in well-ventilated areas. In all seriousness, caution should be taken for chemical use indoors and the cleanliness of harmful dust. For this assignment, I learned how to take a 3D printed part…
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Skill log #1 Anna B
I watched a video from youtube about centering clay and throwing pots on the wheel to be able to remember the tips and tricks of ceramics. I learned that the bottom should be rounded, so there will not be any air bubbles. To center the clay use equal pressure both on the side and on…
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Kylee’s Skill Log 1: Painting 3D structures
What I learned What I’ve learned during this assignment was how to paint on a 3-dimensional structure rather than the 2D canvas or paper that I’m used to. This was an opportunity I used to improve my skills because I had to think about what it would look like from every angle instead of one.…
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Jason’s skill log 1: Teamwork
What I learned For me the past few weeks have been mostly focused on getting to know my team and the role I will play in it alongside a small amount of actual fabrication work. I have often found teamwork difficult in the past because I have a tendency to jump in and just do…
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Daniel’s Skill Log 1: Pots and CAD
What I learned: What I learned in this skill logging assignment was about creating organic shapes and objects in CAD. For this specific mini-project, I created organic smooth and rounded pots for the main art piece. In my previous assignments, I created mechanical components which were usually geometric as they were easy, fast, and efficient…
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Project Pitch Start
The art piece that we are planning to create will incorporate themes of Sustainability and Energy. To do so, we are projected to create a potted solar energy harnessing “Plant” that has integrated solar panels. These panels feed a power bank that is hidden inside. Ports will then allow users to charge their mobile devices…
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Initiation
The website used to blog and update the progress of our Creative Collaborative Art project has been started. Information on the team members can be found in the “About Us” drop down menu at the top.