For the next project, I have to create a free-standing display for my grapefruit and grapefruit bag. So, I researched different display stands online and at local stores such as Macy's and Urban Outfitters. My ideal is to create a display stand that resembles a tree (since it is a grapefruit) and you can hang a bags on the branches. However, I did not know what material I should use; at first I wanted to experiment with clay but I had a vision of me burning down my dorm while trying to bake the clay in my oven. Also, I am on a tight budget so I want to use a very cheap material; therefore my choices are limited to form core, chipboard, or cardboard. I made models of each medium and I preferred cardboard (because I get free cardboard at work). Also, I am using a slotting technique to connect my trees together and the scale is 1 1/2" = 1' since my display is technically 5'-2". I have made about seven models and counting since this project began. I am officially surrounded by a forest in my dorm.
I think this is a good idea to use a tree stand model as a display. This idea is connecting the pervious project. I think you should try some more different kinds of tree shape in order to make it look more interesting. On the overall, your idea is great.
ReplyDeletei understand your tight budget! using "cheap" materials - this is ok. when you work, you will always encounter a client that has a fixed amount of money so to make something look wonderful on a shoe-string budget...now, that's the challenge. again, i would ask that you think about the edges - how do you avoid the cardboard look? how do you not make it look like cardboard with those edges?
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