Precious Materials

This project is to develop and exhibit your handling of and attitude toward material(s).

As a Jeweler understanding of material, any material is primary. That understanding enables you to express content (symbolism/meaning) through the qualities inherent in the material. It is therefore important to experiment and explore material/s to find out what they can do.

The way any particular material is handled also shows the attitude of the maker/designer. Approaching material with a sense of respect, a sense of reverence, could yield interesting ‘care-fully ‘made objects.

With this as a backdrop, work with the section of the plastic bottle as specifically indicated. Experiment and explore the best solutions for cutting, bending, molding welding etc. Explore the relationship of plastic and metal. Produce a piece of jewellery out of this plastic and metal of your choice.

Hand out: 20 April 9:00, hand-in 11 May 4:15

Document your process; design and manufacture photographically.

Post on your blog the documentation (not more than 10 images) and some writing, 500 words (about your process) by 4:15

http://www.storyofstuff.org/movies-all/story-of-bottled-water/

http://www.slideshare.net/marksplendid/precious-materials