Moving on from the previous plaster experimentation I have identified this is the best method for me to construct these forms. From the previous experimentation I enjoyed the distortion created by the forcing the plaster outward and the smooth rounded surface created by the balloons
Moving Forward I wanted to push this distortion further so I used string as a way of forcing the plaster by squeezing it, this was fairly successful although challenging to create the distortions before the plaster set. I wanted to continue to create the smooth texture as well as the crevices created previously by my hands.
I used craving tools to create the crevices in these forms, I enjoy the effect of this as they compliment the curves in the forms.
My next step, moving Forward is to challenge this further by continuing to distort the forms and use carving techniques to hollow out parts of the form. Also I want to make these forms more polished to improve the smooth qualities, to do so I think it would be good for me to talk to Caroline to gauge the potential my plaster forms have and to experiment with ways I can buff and smooth the surface, perhaps by using bees wax or clear boot polish.
Lara Hoad Artist Designer: Maker 