# data[].attributes.body
My main goal for this project was to just create and see what happens. In this stage yes I did have reference photos although when molding my initial design I combined all the ideas into one and just did whatever I felt. There were certain features like the nose and lips that I knew I wanted to be a certain way, although for the most part I just kinda dug my fingers in and started. I did kinda hate how it was going in this stage, but I kept going because I knew it could turn into something good.

# data[].attributes.body
This stage was pretty minor. I added the eyelashes by rolling some coils and slip and scoring them on. I also refined some of my edges and some clean up work with water and a paint brush just to extenuate the depth changes. Also I made any last changes I wanted to before planning to let in go leather hard so I could carve designs into it.

# data[].attributes.body
This was the last phase in the creation of my mask. I had to wait for it to become leather hard and then I carved designs into it and learned that I had to stamp designs into the clay so it would be cleaner. Also I experimented with a fork to make the holes. Finally I cleaned up the whole piece with my water/sponge/paintbrush method. This process took multiple days.

# data[].attributes.body
assignment 1 / tool holder

# data[].attributes.body
These were the first stages of my tool holder. I used the slab method to make a cylinder which I cut in half to make two pieces. Then with those pieces I learned how to fit them together like puzzle pieces, by cutting slots in the sides and slip and scoring them together. Although, I needed more space to fit my tools and height to meet the requirements, so I made an additional slab, and used the same technique to attach that to the second layer. At this point I thought this was going to be the structure and all I had to do was wait until it was leather hard and carve in it. But my design lacked functionality, which caused me to struggle a bit with how to fit all my tools.

# data[].attributes.body
This was the major transformation phase of my tool holder. I took many creative risks as well as struggled a lot with how to make something appealing to the eye but also functional in regards to holding all of my tools. The first risk I took was cutting 3/4 of the third layer out. I did this to notch my sponge into (although I later found a better use for it). Next, I created another slab and cut it in half with the string. I then attached that to the side of the first layer. I placed it at somewhat of an angle and molded it into the outside wall of the first layer. At this point my piece was lacking fluidity or somewhat of a theme in my eyes. Also I was struggling to find a place to fit the rib. Then, with the help of mr. stout, we came up with the plan to notch it into the side of that newly attached layer. Not only was this a major creative risk, It also opened my eyes creatively and it was then that I saw it kinda looked like a snail. The actions I took after that were to enhance the snail idea which left me with what I have now. It also succeeded in being able to hold all my tools so I was very happy about that.

# data[].attributes.body
assignment 2/ cultural mask

# data[].attributes.body
This was the most detail oriented phase of my tool holder. I started playing around with creative elements that incorporated the use of coils and creating textures with that. I also added a little baby snail on top for design purposes mostly. Overall, in this phase I was the most relaxed and I also had the most fun refining and detailing my piece. I would say I definitely touched on my ability to tune out and just let the creative process take over. I think there are a few things left that I want to do but in general this stage was definitely one of the final in my tool holder making process.

# data[].attributes.body
This was the final refining phase of my tool holder, in which I adjusted the placement of stewart (my baby snail) and added some extra flair to the coils on the second layer (the shell). I used a metal tool and stamped it into each coil. The product ended up adding a lot more dimension to my tool holder, and I'm pleased with how it turned out.