In the second half of this project, I encountered several unfortunate problems. A large one being that I had many issues setting up the laser cutter, to cut out my pieces of acrylic. It was my first time using a laser cutter so it took a while for me to make sure all the settings were correct. After several failed attempts, and with the deadline coming close, I had to come up with another idea. I thought to use another material, as the settings were easier to choose.
I think that it was almost a good thing that I had to change my material as it made my think quickly on my feet. I think I work best under a little bit of pressure, so changing materials and having to then paint my trophy, which I wouldn't of had to of done if I used acrylic as planned.
I made sure I gave myself enough time to paint my trophy as I would not have had to if I used acrylic. I still choose the colours that I had planned with the acrylic. A black base, red for the 2nd and 3rd podiums and a bright yellow for the star on top.
The brief for my trophy was for it to be inspired by something I am proud of. In school I have always been told that I should be academic and aspire to be a doctor or a lawyer for example, but that has never been what I want to do. When I told my teachers that I wanted to go to an art college they all turned their noses up and didn't believe that I would make it in the art world. My trophy represents rising above my teachers comments and doing what I want to do.
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