Fifth Sketch Model

This model is basically how my final model will look except a few of the bends of the flames will be different, they will be made of acrylic and they will be engraved. The center part of the model that represents a plant will be made of cardboard and the laser cutter will give the card slightly burnt edges wich will fit in very well with the idea of the plant burning.

Fourth Sketch Model

 

For this model I have made one side of the flames different to all the rest. This shows the flames following the natural shape of the plant and gives the impression of the fire spreading wider away from the plant.

Third Sketch Model

 

For this model I have experimented with different sized flames around the plant shape. I have

also modified the plant to a straighter, more flowing shape than my previous model because 

it shows that the plant was growing upwards through the flame but cannot stand up to fire.

Second Sketch Model

This is my second sketch model, I have made it all from cardboard although the card board profiles around the outside of the model will most likely be made from clear acrylic to show the cardboard plant shape rising up in the middle of the model. I found during making this model that sizes needed to be perfect in order for the slots to fit together.

First Sketch Model

 

This is my first sketch model. For this model I made the outside parts that represent fire

to bend over top of the plant like shape that is in the inside the design. This represents the

fire engulfing the plant in flames.

Research

Before I could decide to bend acrylic I had to first find out 
the best and easiest method of doing this. I looked at 
videos,online articles and talked to a friend who has bent
acrylic before and have decided that the best method is 
using a heat gun. I chose the heat gun because I will not
be bending the acrylic very much, just slight bends.




Slotting

I have researched slotting along with laser cutting and have
found that precision is the key to making a successful model.
The laser cutter has a 0.2mm kerf, which means that the laser
will eat 0.1mm of material as it cuts down the line. I will have
to allow for this while drawing my profile in illustrator.

Solid Works and Hand Sketches

This solid works model is a mock up of how the flames on my model will be shaped. 















This solid works model I made up quickly while planning how I will make my model using slotting.








The third image is a sketch I did to look at different ideas for the etching on the acrylic. I eventually chose to take different parts from each sketch and use them on my illustrator profile.