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w05 Project progression

Ellen Sofie Engen

An update on the work done in week 5
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the lucky chosen plant
The lucky chosen plant, now living in the media home base

19.11
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Things done:

  • fusion crash course
  • start on making 3d model
  • test out thermoplast
  • redirection plan

Instead of 3d printing a cover and plant-to-bot attatchment solution, I will mold it by hand with thermoplastic polymorphbeads - something i think will be more time effective for me as a 3d model and print n00b, and also look better with organic, and creepy shapes. I’m excited to work hands on with a new material!

diagram of the the roboframe measurements
the roboframe measurements

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21.11

Things done:

  • bring ceramics pot to class
  • mold a basic plant holder pot from thermoplastic

The ceramics pot is too small for the plant, and too heavy for the robot, so it cannot be used in the project, but I figured it could be of help with molding my own pot. It was.

Working with the polymorph beads was really challenging, but I eventually got the hang of it, and ended up loving the result. It looks like ceramics, but is way lighter. It has like a muddy look, which I like. The most challenging and important part was making the pot so the plant sits snugly inside. which it now actually does, despite looking like a droopy mess.

basic plastic pot
My basic plastic pot with the plant

22.11
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pot making day! I got assistance from media and perfomance artist friend Ania. We made the pot cooler with spikes, and I am very pleased with the final result.

saving attaching the pot to the shield for later, when wiring is done

some cool pics from potterymaking time:

sketch for the pot
sketch for the final pot

here is the final pot with the plant
Voilà final pot with the plant