Copper Cut-Out


Copper Folding 

  

    Idea Generation:

  I can tell that this project is going to be a difficult challenge as I'm not familiar with paper craft, or in this case- folding copper to resemble a 3D object.









I personally like my created objects to have a sort of functionality, so the object I created is a mini stand that can hold things like business cards or small photographs.






I initially started off with a shape that is similar to my paper craft however, I think the shape came out kind of plain and while it will do its job as a stand. I don't think I challenged myself enough. Also it sort of looks like the Eiffel Tower which is not my intention.


I made a quick sketch, I want to make a stand that looks like a swan and have supports that looks like its feathers pooling on a flat surface.









I made a rough outline of a swan. While I do think it is a slight improvement it doesn't imitate the grace of a swan. I will need to make more revisions. Also an objective for next week is that I want to try and give it intricate cut outs similar to that of antique garden fences. I think it will give it more visual flavour.

This is temporarily my final rough, I really like the shape and I think the idea of the object in the stand resting against the swan's head will be a charming inclusion. I'll look into making fancy cut outs for next week.


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