Mould-making and Resin

Today was the final day of our mould making project. Frustratingly what I wanted to make didn't exactly work out but at least I now know how to make a silicone mould and that twisting resin as it's drying is a definate no-no!

Here's my sketchbook journey...

initial ideas...looking at the surface structure of a pineapple and orange and contemplating the shape of twisted peel

documenting the mould making process (also see CastingAbout)

research (with images of work by Geoffery Mann and Ron Arad)

creating my mould!

resin casting samples (+dirty glove!)

research (with work by Anthony Clume)

Gel Coat resin and casting samples

the disaster that was broken peel + what to do next!? (think...Cornelia Parker!)

drilled peel!

amazing Birzi Table Lamp + full orange and skin mould casts

final abstract sculptured lighting design

Next time I use resin, I think I'll be looking to make things like this:

beautiful brooches from Tiffini at EBSQarts