rubber mold making handouts

Here are the handouts for class today. The end it near only one day of class left. -Arthur

SPINNING video

I have a few more of these that I will post soon. -Arthur

PRISMACOLORS!

Helen Shirk
Helen makes vessels and other large sculptural forms onto which she directly applies the color. Obvious references to nature take advantage of the richness of color created with the Prismacolor. Notice the more textural aspect to the copper, which aids in grounding the color. Shirk teaches at San Diego State University.




Deb Karash
Her work resembles the ways in which many enamelists work. She works on an often flatter surface, applying images to the surface. She then makes a setting to hold the prismacolored piece.

Broken Fingers- brokenfingersart.etsy.com

Okay, okay... this isn't on metal, it's on shrinky-dinks. But it's using Prismacolor, and it's so saturated and fun.

stuff to look at

I took a trip to New Jersey over the weekend for some family stuff but I stopped by Gallery Loupe and the Design within Reach store.

GALLERY LOUPE





DWR

Die Forming

Hey all. I'll be helping Arthur with the blog some, so I just wanted to say hi. Hi!

Anyways, here's some examples of die formed work. Hope it helps get the brain juices moving. Enjoy.


Shana Kroiz- http://www.shanakroiz.com/

She's got fun funky forms and bright colors. Check out her work, straight out of Baltimore. I like how she combines the die forming with other techniques to transform the die formed metal. Look at page 4 of the gallery for a couple sweeeeet boxes, including the one below.

Experimetal- http://www.flickr.com/photos/experimetal/sets/72157600104338449/
This is a cool way of working with the die form, just making one relief image then working around it to create other relationships.

Allyson Bone- http://www.allysonbone.com/

She's got some really sweet pieces that definitely are related to a lot of the skills Arthur is showing in this class. Go check out her website for sure. This whale is nice- you can tell there's some sort of roll printed texture on its body, similar to the idea of the hammered peanut from class. I also like how there's hidden flowers underneath. Go to the website to see the finished piece.

David Anderson- The Fancy Flask!
This is a fairly straight forward form, but with a little decoration and nice lid.... tadaa! Fancy Flask. I like how the edge is kept from the original sheet. It probably helps too in getting the two sides to line up exactly.



Lynette Andreason- http://lynetteandreasen.blogspot.com/

Lynette's a second year grad at Arizona State. With a recent show at Mobilia Gallery in Boston, and such beautiful, engaging work, she is someone to keep your eyes on. Go to her website and explore, there's some interesting things there.

samples samples samples

So here are some things I need from you guys in addition to your shakers.

I would like four objects/samples:

- one cube that is at least 1.5" x 1.5" x 1.5" with at least one patterned side
- one sphere of any size larger than 1/2" in diameter
- one other object of your choice (can be derived from a sphere or cube, think faceted stone
shape we looked at in class).
- one object/container that has a lid (we will demo multiple lids in class soon, friction fit,
hinged, clasp, chained...etc etc)


These will be due October 29th.

cool set

link here

shakers!!!

So Liz and I were looking for some birthday presents for her mom and best friend and went to the Blue Cashew in High falls. It is a designer kitchen supply store. That place is amazing! I thought you guys would like to know that they have a great selection of designer table ware including salt and pepper shakers!!!! Right in our own backyard. Go there! Check it out.

Crafthaus

So here is a new website I joined I can't remember if I told folks about this or not but.... Its called Crafthaus. You guys should check it out.

Also you guys should check out my new post about DIA: Beacon and Storm King


There is also a great video online about a show called ManufRactured: The Conspicuous Transformation of Everyday Objects. Check out the video here and go to the website here


-Arthur

SPHERES! and BOXES!!

just click image and print

Interviews with Metals artists

I just pulled this from the SNAG forums (which was taken from the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution) and thought it would be great for anyone that is interested in hearing from the greats in the metals world.



Fred Fenster


Albert Paley


Arline Fisch


Arthur Pulos


L. Brent Kington


Earl Krentzin


Gary Griffin


Heikki Seppa


Hiroko Sato Pijanowski



Eugene Pijanowski


J. Fred Woell


Michael John Jerry


John Marshall


John Paul Miller


June Schwarcz


Marjorie Schick


Mary Ann Scherr


Robert Ebendorf

LINKS for today

http://crafthaus.ning.com/

http://www.djurdjicakesic.com/pebbles.html

http://jewelrymaking.allinfoabout.com/features/ringsize.html

http://u-handbag.typepad.com/uhandblog/2008/06/easy-tutorial---how-to-use-metal-rivets.html

http://www.dabbled.org/2008/07/part-1-how-to-doodle-charms-jewelry.html

http://www.azumianddavid.com/shop/

http://www.tithi.info/new/main.htm

http://www.machteldvanjoolingen.nl/pages/start.htm

http://stephaniesimek.com/wearables/08a.htm

http://www.arnaud-sprimont.be/necklaces.html

http://fridajeppsson.se/brilliant/brilliant1.html

handout number one

Just click on the image and print....

Project one: Shake Rattle and Roll

Construction and Fabrication Course: ARS 321 Meeting time: WED 1:40 PM- 7:10 PM Lecturer: Arthur Hash Contact Info: arhash@gmail.com Credits: 3


Brief Statement of Topic: Explore the use of function, the container form, and relationships of two forms. Produce a set of salt and pepper shakers that function, are visually exciting and interact with one another through the use of ornamentation, pattern, shape, concept, color, and narrative….


o Think of what ways in which you can dispense the salt and pepper. Holes are the most common, but what other ways can you employ?

o How will you distinguish the salt from the pepper?

o How will you fill the shakers?



Aims & Objectives: (including skills to be covered)

_ Challenge your abilities and design concepts relating to the relationship of two forms.
_ Research for appropriate subject to explore through metals medium.
_ Explore the basic concepts of form and function
_ Research historical and contemporary hollowware
_ Employ traditional layout and templates for construction
_ Techniques: die forming, lap and butt seams, soldering, filing, sanding,

Tools and Materials:
Individual discretion and completely open - however, keep in mind that there is a corrosion factor to be considered with the SALT cellar, the materials should relate to the project and the overall subject matter of the piece.

Model making:
Individual discretion, several materials will be shown in order to execute a variety of models.


Design Research:
Due to the lack of individual books and periodicals dedicated solely to salt and pepper mills/shakers, your research should concentrate on the overall historical and contemporary forms of hollowware including; teapots, cream and sugar containers, cup forms etc; you should also not limit your research to only silversmithing and also look into, ceramics, sculpture, woodworking, architecture, etc.

Recommended Books:


Metal Techniques for Craftsmen, Oppi Untracht

Boxes and Lockets, Tim McCreight

Silversmithing, Finegold & Seitz

Silversmithing, Bernard Cusner

The Artful Teapot, Garth Clark

The Eccentric Teapot, Leslie Ferrin

Form Emphasis for Metalsmiths, Hekki Seppa

Complete Metalsmith, Professional Edition, Tim McCreight

Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing, Tim McCreight

Recommended Periodicals:


Metalsmith Magazine Ceramics Monthly

American Crafts Sculpture Magazine

Schmuck Magazine Arts of Asia

Lapidary Journal Studio Potter

Crafts Report

Introductions/Welcome!!

Course Objective:
1. Give experience in introductory metal fabrication techniques.
2. Develop personal expression through materials.
3. Encourage independent creative thought by showing and discussing examples of works
from historical and contemporary metalsmiths and other artists.

Requirements:

- Each student is expected to attend all studio classes. If a student is not able to
attend a phone call or email to the office is requested. Three unexcused absences
will affect your grade by 1 (i.e. if you have a B you will receive a C) Medical excuses must be documented with a doctor’s note.

- A sketch book and models are to be kept and reviewed before any work is undertaken.
Your preparatory work will count as 20% of your grade. Any medium may be used for
sketches. Recommended are watercolor, gauche, pencil, acrylic and water based inks.

- Each student is expected to participate in all critiques. Dialogue and critical
review are also important aspects of this class. Unfinished work for critiques will
be graded as incomplete.

- There will be significant time required outside of normal class time in order to
complete the assignment.

- Grades will be based on:

- aesthetic expression and
- content of work
- effort
- participation
- preparatory work
- craftsmanship