The task is carving - I'd made a model (thinking ahead to finishing up with a much-needed doorstop) -
but after a bit of "encouragement", the design got modified to use the space better (lots of little sketches). It's a bit of a leap to think in 3D. Here it is, ready to go -
We got some instruction in correct technique. Point the chisel away from you -
and you can use a saw or wire to cut out slabs and chunks -
By lunchtime, the multi-dimensional doorstop was taking shape. I'm not sure what shape the holes will take - that will "just happen" - it's a learning experience, and exactly what happens will inform what I consciously do next time.
The scrap heap is interesting too - we can take that home, dissolve it in water, then put bits of the goo onto a plaster block - the plaster will absorb the water and make it back into usable clay.
but after a bit of "encouragement", the design got modified to use the space better (lots of little sketches). It's a bit of a leap to think in 3D. Here it is, ready to go -
We got some instruction in correct technique. Point the chisel away from you -
and you can use a saw or wire to cut out slabs and chunks -
By lunchtime, the multi-dimensional doorstop was taking shape. I'm not sure what shape the holes will take - that will "just happen" - it's a learning experience, and exactly what happens will inform what I consciously do next time.
The scrap heap is interesting too - we can take that home, dissolve it in water, then put bits of the goo onto a plaster block - the plaster will absorb the water and make it back into usable clay.
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