I made the parachute portion by layering strips of plaster and fabric over a balloon. The paint treatment was something I sponged on because I wanted to have a very textural and interesting look. I based out the first coat of lavender with a brush. I liked the idea process because it was very democratic. I probably wouldn't have planned it out that much if I had been left to my own devices. I think the paint was really successful because it turned out exactly how I envisioned it. If I were to do it again, I would spend more time making the KSU sign more personal and interesting and I would have painted the inside of the parachute.
I'm sorry that I don't have good pictures of two of my bowls, but here goes nothing. For all three bowls, I used clay. Two of them were spun on the wheel and the last was a pinch pot because I ran out of time. The pinch pot is the one in the first picture, the other two were the wheel-spun ones. Honestly I think my pinch pot was my best one, so it's a shame that it disappeared! For some reason, both of my wheel-spun ones turned out really lopsided, and the one ended up chipping. I do still love them, though, because they have a lot of character. I enjoyed using the wheel because the clay looks really beautiful while you're throwing it, but it was also really stressful. I don't think my brain can function fast enough to keep up with it and I've never been good with small movements. I would love to get better with it, though!!!
For this project, I was assigned a box full of random objects. Most of these objects were wire and other metal pieces, so I took some curly wire pieces and the large screws with me to use for my project. Honestly, the materials themselves didn't present much of an obstacle, as they were a complimentary feature of the work as opposed to a major component. I suppose I overcame the obstacle of using such small objects by finding a way to tie them into other things and by also trying to thing of what they reminded me of. I think the most successful thing about this piece is just the aesthetic of it in general; it came across exactly how I wanted it to! If I could have done it again, I would have just worked to refine the rough edges on the plywood and the plaster. The only thing I would add to this piece if I did it again would be some sort of varnish to make the face of the guitar look more glossy and professional. like a real electric guitar.
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