Printmaking Patterns

 This week, I worked on three projects! I designed a pencil case, envelopes, and match boxes. I am currently in the process of gluing the envelopes up and have realized that they do not follow USPS envelope guidelines, so I plan on redesigning them this week so they can be mailed. I also work on pencil cases, have hand sewn a couple and then used a sewing machine for the rest. I am working on new package/bag product designs for printmaking as well, hopefully soon making packaging for my ceramic work in the same style. 

As for ceramic work, I have been cleaning up new forms as well as painting bisque ware with underglaze before they go through their second and third firings. My critique is coming up in about 10 days so I will be working hard to get these pieces done, as well as some packaging they can be placed in.

Progress

 The past few weeks I've been busy creating stencils and sketches for functional printmaking projects, as well as pondering what to make next in ceramics. My goal this semester is to bring these two mediums together in having the same style.

The stencils I have been working on for printmaking include an envelope, matchbox, sunglasses case, and a pencil case. These each have patterns that have made an appearance on some of my ceramic pieces. The two pieces that I am making out of leather and fabric will have cast aluminum buttons, which I recently learned to make on Saturday this week. The process was simpler than I thought, and the mold for the pour was made of tightly packed green clay and sand, and the aluminum took about 15 minutes to become its liquid state.