Laser Cuts
Concepts
Final Cuts
Vacuum Forming
Sketches/Process
Final Form
The Crawfish:
By using Copper sheets, rods, and wire; this crustacean piece was welded together using a Gas Tungsten technique. Once sheet metal was cute, sanded, and formed to the proper shape language; using the gas welding machine held this piece together to showcase a three dimensional figure that showcases action within its design. After securing a firm foundation, the piece was once again sanded and coated with a wax base to prevent any future rusting. Thus creating The Crawfish.
The Bonfire
By using metal that was far too thick for the commonly used gas welding; the technique used for The Bonfire is TIG Welding. Once metal was selected, it was cut into polls that were two and a half feet long. Then, the metal was cut to the correct measurement, the welding began to make this piece whole. After the piece was structurally sound, it was sanded and pray painted to make a striking three dimensional structure that stands four feet tall.
The Growth of the Swamp
Like wise to The Crawfish, this metal piece was also welded using a Gas welding technique. The Growth of the Swamp was designed to show life and movement within the metal strips that are welded down. By shearing metal sheets into a thin/flimsy stripy, this piece was easily bendable and able to show a grass like movement. Once the sheet was cut, it was time to weld it into place. Then, thick wire was cut into 2 feet polls that were wrapped with thin black wire to create the thickness of a cat tail.
Along with staying true to the New Orleans theme with this semester long collection of pieces, The Growth of the Swamp was submitted and won Third Overall in the Ringling College of Art and Design 2023 Spring Student Showcase.
Metal Fabrication