Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Journal week 4 (dori)


So far I have learned a lot about my project. My project is to create a plate, fork, and knife. Originally, I was going to make this out of metal, but as I did more and more researched I figured out the best way to make them would be out of plastic. It will be much easier and more realistic. There are a few ways to make the utensils. Some are more complicated then others. I’ve learned that it’s best for me to stick with the simplest way, because I do not have a whole lot of resources.

One popular way to make the items is using a mold out of polystyrene pellets. The pellets are melted down using a machine, and can then be molded into whatever shape wanted. Another way to make forks is using a 3d printer, which I will most likely do. Using an app on my iPod, I can create a design and then hopefully print it. Before this project, I didn’t even know a 3D printer existed. I am excited to hopefully be able to use one!


 

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