AAR: Blood Diamonds
Part I
Sustain:
+Successfully cast piece
+Piles of skulls achieved- same design as sketches
+Was wearable and conversational
+CZ was cast in place
Improves:
- Better execution of presentation (ie Chain)
- More skulls in pile (like original)
- Maybe exaggerated openings so CZ could be seen better
- Casting with stones could be achieved better
Part II
I think I was always aware of my piece, but not about the final presentation. I think I thought about my model and not about the final product, focusing too much on the waxes. I was also too frugile with my investment which lead to mis-castings, where as I could have had more successfully castings earlier. I am very happy with the amount of detail in the skulls and the level that was reached with the cast piece. I think it is strong, but could lead to more items.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
CHICKEN POO
Here is a green product that is called "Free Range Chicken Poop" lip balm. I thought it was pretty interesting.... the creator Jamie Faith Tabor Schmidt created this after going into Sephora and wanting to make beauty products. Made with Soy, Jojoba, Sweet Orange, Lavender, Bees Wax. Check her out at ilovechickenpoop.com
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Bibliography for Blood Diamonds Project
"Blood Diamonds." Bill Brummel. History
Blood Diamond. Dir. Edward Zwick. Perf. Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou. Jennifer Connelly. DVD. Warner Bros. Pictures, 2006.
"Conflict Diamonds." Diamond Facts. World Diamond Council.
"Conflict Diamonds." Sanctions and War.
Elle Magazine July 2007: 45,54,159
"The De Beers Diamond Policy." Welcome to De Beers. De Beers. 15 Mar 2008
"The Kimberly Process." Diamonds. Fatal Transactions. 21 Mar 2008
Labels:
Africa,
blood diamonds,
conflict diamonds,
De Beers,
kimberly process
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
TLC goes Green!!!
I am trying to catch the commercial again, but TLC is going green for a day and hosting two new green shows. I believe they are called Waste or Wasted and Greenology or something. I will keep you updated...... I think they are going to be really interesting.
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