Week 11

Mon, Nov 18 CW – image of work completed in class

Week 10

Thur, Nov 14 CW – image of work completed in class

I was able to make my paper moon with the coloring and details. I also put together my whole box and glued it so I have finished that project. I also did the classroom experience survey. In the next class, I want to go and print my other project with the album cover on cardboard.

Thur, Nov 14 HW – image of completed homework

I finished all the layer separation and am ready to print out this design; also I am ready to put together my box tomorrow in class. I want to create a test print on cardboard.

Tue, Nov 12  CW – image of work completed in class

In class, I fixed my box cut out. So I redid the box and was able to finish all the sanding, cutting, and gluging. Now next class I can put all my layers into the box. I also separated my album cover into layers so I could print them out. Now I want to find a way to add the QR code from Spotify on the box so you could scan it and the album would pop up.

Tue, Nov 12  HW – image of completed homework

I started the album cover project and chose The Dark Side of the Moon. I created the album and the songs and other things. Now I want to continue working on the illustrator design and think about how it would print out on wood.

Week 9

Fri, Nov 8 CW – image of work completed in class

I cut all the red parts out and was able to glue and cut the blue parts. This blue part of the costume took lots of time as I had to redo several sections and in the end, added an extra layer behind the red layers to have less light come through and put Spiderman in the foreground and the main focus. Next class, I want to finish the box creation and begin the music album project.

Fri, Nov 8 HW –  image of completed homework

N/A –> All left is gluing on blue paper/assembling box, all in class.

Wed, Nov 6 CW – image of work completed in class

I glued my paper onto the Copcar and was able to finish that second layer. I was also able to find the red and blue paper and glue/cut the red paper for Spiderman/ Next class, I want to finish gluing/cutting the blue paper and assembling the box.

Wed, Nov 6 HW – image of completed homework

I went to consult and was able to glue the papers onto the tried and fourth layers and trim them. In the next class, I want to finish the second layer paper and try to brainstorm for the spiderman layer. I think I should use tracing paper or another thin paper, I also want to do the colors of spiderman justice so I will try to visualize/search for colored tracing types of paper.

Mon,  Nov 4    CW – image of work completed in class

I printed all of my layers and have all the parts ready. Now I see that the layers need more depth so I am adding paper layers to the backs of the printed layers for different types (printing, tracing, sketching).

Mon, Nov 4  HW – image of completed homework

N/A want to finish printing 3 layers next class.

Week 8

Thur, Oct 31 CW – image of work completed in class

I sanded down all my wood pieces and glued them together. I was also able to test my spider-man with my light on.

Thur, Oct 31 HW – image of completed homework

I changed the pt of Spiderman in case there is time to re-print. In class I want to finish printing the rest of my layers and assemble my box. In the future, I want to see how it looks fully assembled and with the light on.

Week 7

Fri, Oct 25 CW – image of work completed in class

In class, we got and sanded our side pieces of our box. I also finished printing my first layer of Spiderman. I am happy with how it came out but some parts are thinner than expected after cardboard printout. After printing all other layers I might try to fix and redo it.

Fri, Oct 25 HW – image of completed homework

Got ready to print in class tomorrow.

no illustrator work

Thur, Oct 24 CW – image of work completed in class

Today in class I completed my backboard and was able to learn how to solder metal and create electrical connections in class. I also learned how to use 2 part epoxy. I used both of these skills to create a light board for my project and was able to get the light working, and also see how my paper layer and light layer interact with each other.

Thur, Oct 24 HW – image of completed homework

Finished all designs for project. Separated layers and have each layer ready to print out in class.

Tue, Oct 22  CW – image of work completed in class

Today in class, I fixed my moon and stars design and was able to figure out how to print on paper with the laser printer. Then I was able to print out my backround out of paper and was able to glue it onto the wood frame.

Tue, Oct 22  HW – image of completed homework

I added the frame for each layer and edited each layer to make sure it was conjoined with the frame so all pieces were conjoined. I also seperated each layer, so I can go straight to test printing in class.

Week 6

Fri, Oct 18 CW – image of work completed in class

I worked in illustrator working out an loose pieces or kins in the design. I also attached spider-mans head for more structure. I then redid my buildings for my fourth layer creating 2 detailed buildings. I also fixed my cop car to look more realistic and created my paper layer for the moon and stars. Next class I want to start test prints and wood printings.

Fri, Oct 18 HW –  image of completed homework

I fixed the Spiderman design accordingly so any pieces that fell out like the eye were fixed and I also attached it to the bottom as well as adding the positive space on the spider instead of having negative space. This will add more visual appeal to the spider and have a stronger structure. I also added my second building.

Wed, Oct 16 CW – image of work completed in class

In class I finished the building and was able to make it look more realistic. I also fixed the line weight of the Spiderman and was able to get a test print. From the test print I learned to remove some straggler lines and the bottom line that separated Spiderman from the frame.

Wed, Oct 16 HW – image of completed homework

I completed layer 2 and 3 and now want to finish the streetlights, buildings, moon, and if time permits strengthen the cop car design.

Mon,  Oct 14    CW – image of work completed in class

In class we worked on our woodshop skills by learning how to use the table-saw and other machines to create frames for our mandalas.

Mon, Oct 14  HW – image of completed homework

Finished spider-man and the 1st layer out of all them. Now I will create the 2 buildings, streetlights, and the moon and want to make a test print of the spider-man to make sure the details come out fine.

Week 5

Thur, Oct 10 CW – image of work completed in class

The details on Spiderman are taking very long but is coming along well.

Thur, Oct 10 HW – image of completed homework

completed interm-survey form

Tue, Oct 8  CW – image of work completed in class

I added my drawing into illustrator and was able to finish my outline of Spiderman and the spider logo on his back. I want to complete the line details of his suit before next class.

Tue, Oct 8  HW – image of completed homework

I created my concept sketches using spiderman and buildings.

Week 4

Fri, Oct 4 CW – image of work completed in class

Today, I glued together all of my pieces from the mandala creating a completed mandala. I also began on my sketches for Paper-Cut Light Boxes. I am thinking of doing a Spiderman scene with cars and buildings in the background.

Fri, Oct 4 HW –  image of completed homework

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Wed, Oct 2 CW – image of work completed in class

Wed, Sept Oct 2 HW – image of completed homework

I redid the pencil box tutorial but instead used the wood thickness. Next class, I want to print out my wooden design and put it together.

Mon, Sept 30  CW – image of work completed in class

We learned how to use Rhino and created a pencil box template by using cardboard. Next class I want to have my wood design done so I could print it out.

Mon, Sept 30  CW – image of work completed homework

Week 3

Fri, Sept 27 CW – image of work completed in class

In class, I finally finished cutting my third layer’s pieces with the exacto knife and was able to print out all of my layers without trouble. I also sanded down each piece to get rid of any burn marks on them and to hold the stain better. Next class I am going to use my chosen color stains (colonial maple/ red chestnut) and stain my layers by using the same stains but by adding different saturations/layers of stain the colors will get deeper and darker, adding to my layered effect.

Fri, Sept 27 HW –  image of completed homework

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Wed, Sept 25 CW – image of work completed in class

I learned how to sand down my designs and finalized my colors for my wood stain process. I also fixed a problem with my design as in the design labeled design #1, the top layers 2 circles were not connected and therefore would fall apart. So I added connectors between the layers and recolored my project to match my new wood stain colors. I also cut out my third layer and used the exacto knife to cut the some pieces out. Next class I want to finish cutting my third layer with the knife and print out the rest of my layers.

Wed, Sept 25 HW – image of completed homework

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Mon, Sept 23  CW – image of work completed in class

I experimented with wood staining colors trying out most of them. I found 4 colors that I might use for my layers. I want to print next class and pick my wood stain colors.

Mon, Sept 23  HW – image of completed homework

I was able to fix my outline problem and get it ready to be printed. I also picked my wood stain colors. I added a fourth layer in the back to give it more visual appeal and also got rid of some of the center clutter. Next class, I want to pick my wood stain colors in person, finding which ones correlate to the actually paint. I also would like to print.

Week 2

Thur, Sept 19 CW – image of work completed in class

I created a new mandala. I still need to format the outline size and pick colors for my woodstain next class. I have a divot design that I came up with which I think is the coolest part.

Thur, Sept 19 HW – image of completed homework

I finished the video and followed along the steps. However, I also added my own elements of learning and applying the technique from the video. I want to try to cut this and see if the sizing and overlaying are coming out well.

Tue, Sept 17  CW – image of work completed in class

I created a practice quick mandala. I experimented with different line weights and how thin I could go. I also began my layered mandala project and made my swatches, guides, and 3 layers.

Tue,, Sept 17  HW – image of completed homework

The completed mandala from the homework. I learned about the command + d and R + option to rotate and copy something.

Week 1

Sat, Sept 14 CW – image of work completed in class

I was able to add the texture to my design and cut it out in wood. I did this by joining the shapes together and then filling them.

Sat, Sept 14 HW – image of completed homework

I created 2 new simpler designs and used a play on positive/negative space on one. I want to be able to add a texture/pattern to the designs next class.

Thur, Sept 12  CW – image of work completed in class

I conjoined the letters of my project. The focus on the initials is coming out well. The boat project still needs some work as the lines overlap and would get cut up. In the next class, I would like to add an etching to the initial project.

Thur, Sept 12  HW – image of completed homework

I created a design using my initials as the main focus and the rest of my name smaller. I also created a mirrored quadrilateral shape with my full name. I also finished my class idea. I added in the sails and rods on both sides to support the letters and do there aesthetic functions. The patterns on the rod help the letters as well and add to the overall design.

Tues, Sept 10 CW – image of work completed in class

Started my design with my name. I created a curve with my last name and used it for an outline for a boat, and by overlapping the m’s in my names, I was able to use my first name as the pole for the boat. I want to now add 2 sails and a flag.