Unit 1 & 2 by Leo Hazlerigg https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0 en-us 2023-08-24 09:18:46 UTC 2023-09-24 20:45:00 UTC hello@padlet.com 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671223066 First attempt at reticulation of brass sheet, slight buffing highlights textures]]> 2023-08-24 09:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671223066 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671223338 2023-08-24 09:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671223338 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671223545 2023-08-24 09:26:21 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671223545 Reticulation test 2 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671235684 After some folded copper bonded together (fused) when annealing, I wondered whether it was possible to fuse copper to brass.  This is a photo of the two samples before heating.  The brass is about 0.5mm thick, the copper off cuts laid on top are about the same thickness.  Both metal were cleaned with scotch rite to remove oxide layer, but no flux has been used]]> 2023-08-24 09:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671235684 Reticulation test 2 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671236708 This is the first of the two samples - the copper did not bond, but left a ghost outline of where it had been placed. The reticulation has been successful and has given a bold rough texture.]]> 2023-08-24 09:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671236708 Reverse of previous test piece 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671237699 Texture on the reverse side is more subtle - also I quite like the way the metal has burned through - thicker metal would reduce this]]> 2023-08-24 09:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671237699 Second sample from reticulation test 2 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671239032 With this one some of the smaller pieces of copper appear to have fused on , but they may fall off when I wire brush the oxide off.  There is more burn through which may be because of the small pieces of copper affecting the way the metal absorbed heat, or may be because I just heated it more aggressively!]]> 2023-08-24 09:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671239032 Previous sample after wire brushing 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671242159 Some of the copper (most) has fallen off during brushing - overall pretty messed up. Too delicate to work with as it is but could maybe be soldered onto a more solid piece of metal to then be made into a piece of jewellery.  I like the way the brass has flowed on top of the piece of copper at the bottom right of this sample.]]> 2023-08-24 09:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671242159 Placed on copper 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671242960 2023-08-24 10:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671242960 Reticulation info on ganoksin 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671789114 2023-08-24 15:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671789114 Pewter poured onto card 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671825657 Another way of creating semi-random textures - low melting point of the alloy Pewter means it can be cast into moulds and forms that would normally be destroyed by other higher melting point metals ]]> 2023-08-24 15:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671825657 Card removed from pewter cast 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671828235 2023-08-24 15:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671828235 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671859151 2023-08-24 16:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671859151 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671859833 2023-08-24 16:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671859833 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671860422 2023-08-24 16:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671860422 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671860889 2023-08-24 16:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671860889 Pewter experiment reminded me of this 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671866624 Set design model by Ralph Koltai for a production of ‘As You Like It’
Exploration of materials at small scale to generate ideas for large scale designs]]> 2023-08-24 16:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2671866624 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2678290119 2023-08-30 14:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2678290119 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2678290888 2023-08-30 14:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2678290888 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2678311282 2023-08-30 14:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2678311282 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2678311819 2023-08-30 14:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2678311819 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2678329685 2023-08-30 14:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2678329685 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2678332285 2023-08-30 14:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2678332285 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2680035947 2023-08-31 16:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2680035947 Pewter casting volume 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697356239 First attempt at casting a 3D form into cars mould]]> 2023-09-11 12:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697356239 Pewter volume cast 1 results 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697452677 Tape doesn’t seem to be up to the job - need to try more layers!]]> 2023-09-11 13:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697452677 Pewter volume test 2 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697635912 Used folded seams this time to stop the leak problem. This worked well - but led to another problem which was that the weight of the pewter distorted the mould.  Impatiently I picked the mould up and cooled (quenched) it in water.  The molten metal poured out created strange organic sculptural shapes.]]> 2023-09-11 15:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697635912 Metal left in quenched folded mould 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697638505 Strange crystal structure / texture]]> 2023-09-11 15:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697638505 Metal poured direct into water when quenching previous test 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697642434 Metal comes out polished with some amazing sci-fi creature forms. Immediately think of using sections for elements in jewellery ]]> 2023-09-11 15:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697642434 Selection of metal droplet shapes from water pour 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697647815 2023-09-11 15:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697647815 Creature limbs? 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697648904 2023-09-11 15:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697648904 Results of deliberately pouring molten pewter into water bath 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697678838 Lots of rubbish (seems to be a way of separating dross from metal) - but also a lot of fairly regular ‘fang’ like shapes, which could be combined with contrasting materials to create jewellery.
Need to sketch possible ideas for how to use these.
Also - does water temperature alter the results? Would partially cooling e.g by pouring through a cardboard chute give results closer to first accidental examples?]]> 2023-09-11 15:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697678838 Fangs 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697688593 2023-09-11 15:44:43 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697688593 Fuse test 2 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697716188 2023-09-11 16:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697716188 Fuse test 2 result 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697719909 Heat transmitted through the metal and softened the plasticene so pieces moved out of position. Would probably work with clay though as heat would harden not soften clay]]> 2023-09-11 16:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697719909 Fuse test 3 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697737805 2023-09-11 16:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697737805 Fuse test three results 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697739694 2023-09-11 16:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2697739694 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2700059447 2023-09-12 14:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2700059447 Pewter poured onto textured (hammered) chipboard 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2708468858 2023-09-18 09:17:49 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2708468858 More planishing of copper bowl form 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2710637532 Re-annealing and quenching left interesting colours - could consider using this , contrast with highly polished brass sections?]]> 2023-09-19 11:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2710637532 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2711052907 2023-09-19 15:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2711052907 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2711260492 2023-09-19 17:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2711260492 Design sketches 1 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2718200718 Initial ideas for a simple bowl with stand - aiming to use materials explored to create interest through contrast ]]> 2023-09-24 20:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2718200718 Sketches 2 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2718201230 2023-09-24 20:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2718201230 Sketches 3 5dcrwdvx7g https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2718201920 2023-09-24 20:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/5dcrwdvx7g/a45ae8fd709a0lx0/wish/2718201920