During this workshop we were shown how to use machinery such and the cutters and the rollers to manipulate the sheets of steel. We used templates to create a metal box structure where we had to cut out the corners to bend the edges into shape. although I am not keen on metal as a material, I was surprised at how it can be controlled and manipulated.
We also experimented with plasma cutting during this tutorial, this was extremely fun and something I would be very keen of using in future projects. The method involved blasting plasma through electrically conducted materials in order to manipulate and burn through the sheet of metal. this process gives of large UV rays so protective clothing was required during this induction including tinted goggles.
This process allowed free hand movements and drawing like motions to cut through the material allowing me to be able to cut though the metal with relatively little difficulty.
Lara Hoad Artist Designer: Maker 