I had some difficulty with the material. I was trying to attach the tint in the traditional manner but it would not stick. I ended up having to use some clear tape. I definitely plan to make a more refined fan as one of the final pieces.
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I ordered a couple of clear golf umbrellas. I'm planning on taking them apart and making one "Panoptic Parasol".
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March 26 Get some plexi and templates over to the laser cutting department.
Complete umbrella.
April 2 Work on patterns for hat, hoodie, collar use fabric and clear vinyl.
April 9 Cut and weave designs out of reflective film and work into patterns. Sew.
April 16 Sew. Finish garment attachments. Piece together pieces from the laser cutter if successful including making a nicer looking fan.
April 23 Finish items. Do fashion inspired photo or video shoot.
April 30 Organize site and prepare presentation.
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Yesterday I finally emailed Shelly at the laser cuting lab. I have a thin piece of plexi that I tinted with reflective film. I'm hoping to have them cut a bunch of circular "sequins". They are short staffed do to it being summer so I don't know if this will get done in time.
Today I just wasted some time trying to get the Juki sewing machine to working. Still no luck. I will have to bring in my own sewing machine tomorrow.
I will try to finish the sewing part this week. I need to try to recruit a few people to wear these design and schedule either a video and/or photo shoot to take place next week.
I presented my thesis progress since I was not fully finished. I ment to upload these photos to the blog of the pieces I completed to that point.
(photo taken by my daughter, Taima, age 5)
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