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The water and ice progression turned out to be better than I anticipated. Initially, this was supposed to be a trial or backup, and I am so glad I did it before having issues with my silicone mold! Some may see water and ice as pure, clean, etc., but I was thinking of the fact that water is both a blessing and a curse. In terms of danger, water is responsible for floods that devastate communities (like Sanford Lake last year - close to my hometown). Similarly, police officers in certain areas have done the same; harming or even killing the same people who initially called for their help and assistance. On the other hand, water can be seen as a ‘luxury’ or ‘necessity’ depending on the context, the geographical location, etc. The same can be said for policing - it is beneficial in some contexts for some people. In this way, I have a slow documentation of the ice melting as the corruption and ill intentioned departments and officers are being called out and recognized. What was once perceived as ‘serving and protecting’ to each of us is slowly deteriorating, and with that promotes disappointment.

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My concept was to create a sheriff hat using MeshMixer, and cast it with Jello. I thought Jello would be a great illustration of policing and the controversies surrounding officers and their departments. For example, Jello is a well known dessert that many people simply and blindy indulge in, despite the disturbing and even disgusting contents used to make it. Gelatin, a common ingredient in Jello and certain candies, is a protein that is extracted from the skins and bones of animals - EW. My view of police departments all over the US is similar. For most of the country, the sheriff hat that I modeled is symbolic of ‘serving and protecting’ but once you do research, have discussions, and ask questions, you start to see the statistics and actions that are far from police actually ‘serving and protecting’. In some cases, police officers really do the exact opposite, bringing danger to their communities. Further, my idea was to use Gimp and edit this sheriff hat onto a site of a BLM protest, which emphasizes the existence of police brutality, especially towards our black population. As shown, the jello did not work out, and it seems as if my silicone mold split between my frozen water and jello trials.

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My attempt to cast with Jello did not work. Since my mold is not functioning correctly, I might not be able to use a different material. However, I do have my trial cast with ice! I’m not sure how the mold got ruined!

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Never finished setting. Probably a stirring issue.

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There was a giant air bubble or something and after being set out overnight it was leaking. It is also super hard to make those “jagged cuts”. Not feeling it.

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https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftimesofindia.indiatimes.com%2Fworld%2Fus%2Fpolice-stun-americans-by-taking-a-knee-with-protesters%2Farticleshow%2F76166865.cms&psig=AOvVaw12Xpt3_YfHZIrKrfghkG-W&ust=1619039212645000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCICbjKTdjfACFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD

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I am doing a western style sheriff hat for my project.

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My ideas this far include
1) a reusable water bottle
2) a car shape
3) hair brush or comb
4) fruit basket