Week 1

I always like to start out with sketches, I believe it helps my design development a ton! When it comes to jewellery, before I can even write a sentence I need to sketch it out first to make sure that it makes sense. Sometimes you can think of a concept in your head and write about it, but when it comes down to the logistics it might not make much sense. By sketching it helps me to process this.

Above: (Left to Right)

The first sketch explores the possibilities of embedding thread into the rubber form to create a different texture and look of the piece.

The second sketch shows the possibility of embedding some kind of cord, or wire to the form to add an additional element.

The third sketch shows the imagination of embedding glass at the tips of the sea urchin.

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Experiments

Pictured Above: (3D Printed Mould) I placed glass beads into the spaces where the spikes are.

Pictured Left to Right (Top Row)

1. I used double sided tape (so that it stays in place) to attach a piece of fabric inside the vessel and then poured silicone into it.

2. This shows the steel wire that I placed into the mould where some of the spikes are.

3. Pictured here is a predominately flat mould (with some texture) . I've added these iridescent sparkly bits in.

Pictured Left to Right (Bottom Row)

1. Here is the same mould (See picture 2) now with rubber poured.

2. This mould has bits a pieces of frayed fabric, with a silicone pour.

3. Here is the mould that has the glass beads, filled with silicone as well.

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Now you're probably wondering what was the purpose of all of this?

- I wanted to test out different texture treatments with the silicone and rubber.

- I wanted to see if any of the embedding changed the visual elements of the piece for the better... or worst..

Unfortunately.... these pieces are taking a while to cure. Hopefully they will be fully cured soon and I will be able to upload my findings.

Until then I will continue to research, and experiment.