User:Kirsten Fiol

E-mail: kirsten_fiol@outlook.com

School e-mail: 0900904@hr.nl

Examples of carving

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  commons:etching (Etching)

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  commons:Woodcut (Woodcut)

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  commons:Cavecarving (Cave carving)

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  commons:whittling (Whittling)

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  commons:extreme (Extreme)

Traditional technique

The first example was to make an object with a traditional technique. I first wanted to start with wood or stone, but since I had never done that before, I decided to start a bit easier. I found soap carving tutorials online and decided to give that a try. Only to discover that it was much much much more difficult than it seemed. The flower bouquet that I had in mind was quickly replaced by a larger shape, which was easier to carve. When the main shape was done, I started to add some detail. Very carefully, because the soap would break easily. I used simple kitchen knifes, needles, pocketknifes and bookbinding needles. But you can use anything that's a bit sharp. When I was done with adding the details, I washed it carefully to make the surface smooth.

Comparing technique

The second example was to make something by using two different materials, or by using two different making techniques or machines. I'm a big fan of hand crafted things, but I'm not very skilled. So I found it a good idea to carve two medieval letters by using two different making techniques. The letter C I drew and carved into lino, by hand and the letter D I drew in Illustrator and was engraved by the lasercutter.

New technique

For this example we had to make something by using a technique that we've never used before. For me this was the Milling machine. I was very happy about this because I've always wanted to use it, but never got the chance to. It was also the first time to work with 3D programs. This took me a lot of time, but it was fun to explore the programs and eventually I got somewhere. I turned the model of an Iphone into a trinket box. I wanted to make it out of wood, but since I bought the wrong wood, and was already late with this example, I decided to mill it out of foam. I learned that for the milling machine, you have to come fully prepared and also with knowledge about your model. The preparing of the machine and the block of wood takes a very long time.