I am now nearing my first assessment for my Independant Study 1 module.
I have looked at various ways of using glass in ways relating to body modification of various types. I have tested some new methods and looked more closely at some I have explored previously.
I have used hot forming, blowing and hot casting to achieve the results.
Typically the one I want to explore further is the most expensive one; hot casting. This requires blown pieces which are sandblasted, coldworked and re-heated before being added mid-pour to the main piece.
I have tried carving in to the clay which I made a mould with and liked the effects I can achieve with this although they need some refining.
I aim to persure this line of thought for the time being whilst also looking at wayd of combining glass and leather. I did a few tests with leather (because I wanted a material that responded as our skin does when we put it under pressure to modify it) and found that I like the justaposing of the qualities from both materials.
Im not really sure where this project is going to take me but Im excited for the possibilities!
