Here is a website that I found helpful when I was just starting out and unfamiliar with the terminology of pottery. There are numerous terms in pottery that I had never encountered before. This website provides explanations for these terms, such as what ‘slip’ is and its purpose. It’s beneficial to familiarize yourself with theseContinue reading “Clay Resources”
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Boo and Finni Ceramics
Boo and Finni are a great pottery inspiration located around Jonesboro, AR. I love to compare our work and observe the differences. Finding someone to look up to in your field is always beneficial for improvement. They have been doing pottery longer than I have, evident in the quality of their work. When examining theirContinue reading “Boo and Finni Ceramics”
Gabriel Schama with the Laser Cutter
Gabriel Schama is a laser-cut artist who creates incredibly intricate layered pieces showcased in galleries worldwide. Each of his works appears to tell a story simply by looking at them. The key distinction between his laser-cut pieces and mine is the level of detail; his work is exceptionally intricate, while mine tends to be lessContinue reading “Gabriel Schama with the Laser Cutter”
Laser Engraving Ceramics
Abby Clair is the resident expert in clay working. Together, we collaborated on designing a jewelry box featuring laser engraving on the inside. The inscription within the box is a quote from a Zach Bryan song: “you’re the sun to me.” Given my lack of prior experience in engraving on clay, I conducted numerous testsContinue reading “Laser Engraving Ceramics”
Laser Cutters in the Region
Another local high school reached out to me, asking for assistance in learning how to operate their laser cutter. Upon my arrival, I managed to figure out how to operate the laser cutter itself, but I encountered difficulty with the software. Despite this setback, I discovered a helpful video tutorial on how to use theContinue reading “Laser Cutters in the Region”
Althea Laser Cutting
I contacted a laser cutter company in Memphis, TN named Althea. The person I spoke with was the owner of the company, who informed me that they specialize in steel laser cutting. He explained that their clientele primarily consists of construction companies requiring parts, as well as manufacturers of motorcycle aftermarket parts. Their emphasis isContinue reading “Althea Laser Cutting”
Materials for Laser Cutting
Here at The Delta School, we use lots of different materials to cut or engrave. We mostly use 1/8-inch thick wood. Acrylic is another material that we use a lot but it smells really bad when cutting because of the heat on the acrylic, so it’s good to know that you need to have aContinue reading “Materials for Laser Cutting”
Welding Vlog
Welding Tips and Lessons
This website and youtube channel is one of the best sources for tons of information and tutorials on how to get better as a beginner welder. https://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/
Metal Palm Tree Design
Over the course of learning how to weld I have produced several different products. This involves set up and problem solving to get started and knowing which welds are right for the task. One of my best artifacts had the same process. After the idea for the artifact was created then I had to comeContinue reading “Metal Palm Tree Design”