DSDN111: Use of wire

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I have used wire in different ways within the model. I have incorporated it into the form to give the model structural support, aesthetics and also as a operating mechanism.

On the end of the handle is a sharp point that is used to pierce the through the latex and goes into the joint. This sharp point was created using stainless steel wire and bending it into a triangle. I then used a grinder, very carefully creating a sharp point on the end. Then I drilled some holes that were a perfect fit into the end of the basswood and joined the two materials together.

I had also used wire to bind the layers of MDF together, but this time with a more malleable wire that was easier to bend. I also decided to use silver because it is less distracting than the copper I previously attempted to use. This was definitely more successful because the wire was so thin and malleable that it was easier to work with, but the strength of the wire meant that it was able to hold the pieces of MDF in place.

I also used wire in another structural format. By placing a piece of wire on the inside of the layer of MDF to separate them. The welding rod I use was the perfect width to open up the layers enough to work with and break the box structure. It was also a very subtle and chic look. I did not want to use anymore wood and this was the perfect solution to maintain a specified space between the layers of MDF.




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