Physical properties and capabilitiesmay relate to: | physical properties and capabilities of forming materials:absorbencyappropriateness of material for selected processappropriateness of material for size of projectdurabilityenvironmental safetyinherent and worked strength or fragilitypersonal safetyresistance to heat and/or frost suitability for selected siteuseabilityweightworkability: plasticity, ductility and rigidityphysical properties and capabilities of surface treatment materials:durabilityease of applicationenvironmental safety of:fired finishespainted finishespatinas. |
Sculptural materialsmay include: | casting materials:cement productsclay slipfibreglassflexible compounds: silicone and latexglassmetalmould releases for various casting materialspaper pulpplaster products: casting and pottery plaster and gypsum, Forton MGresins: epoxies, polyurethanes and polyesterswaxjoining materials and fasteners:glues and adhesivesnails, clips, brackets and screwswire, rope, string, thread and fibresmodelling, carving, fabricating and assemblage materials:cardboard, paper and other paper productsclay bodiesglass and glass productsblocks and other cement productsindustrial and recycled materialsmetals and metal productsstonetextiles and fibre productswaxeswood and wood productsoxides and earths plant materials:canefound objectsother natural materialsreedsurface finishing materials: coloured paints and enamelsfired ceramic finishespatinasshellac and varnishstainswax. |
Safety issuesmay relate to: | compressed airdust and airborne particleselectrical safetyequipment used for sculpturefirefumes furnaces, kilns and torchesheatmanual handling requirementsnoisesharp objectsuse and labelling of chemicalsuse of equipment with moving partswet surfaceswork posture. |
Data may include: | equipment data sheets (EDS)material safety data sheets (MSDS)quantity calculationsrecipes for patinasrecords of experimentationtechnical data sheets (TDS)work logs. |
Sculptural processes may include: | forming techniques:assemblagebendingcarvingcastingcombination of techniquesephemeral installationfabricationlaminatingmodellingmould makingpressingslumping and drapingsurface treatment techniques:additive processes: applied componentssubtractive processes: carving, incising, impressing and erodinguse of patina and colouruse of pattern and texture. |
Cost and supply parameters may include: | budgetary restrictionscapacity to share costs with otherscontinuity of supplydelivery issueslocation of supplierspotential for use of found objectsreliability of energy and fuel suppliesterms of paymentuse of freely available natural materialsuse of recycled materials. |
Creative and professional opportunitiesmay relate to: | creative potential:communication of ideaspersonal affinity with particular materials and processespotential for combining materials and processespotential for interactions of different materials and processesthemes in workprofessional potential:collaborationemerging market trends professional development saleability. |
Limitations and constraintsmay include: | access to skilled and experienced personnelavailability of suppliesfinancial expenditurelocation and geographysafety aspects of process or materialsskill level required for use of selected materials and processesstorage facilitiesstudio spacetimeframetransportation. |
Different ways of working with materials and processesmay involve: | combining materials and processes in new waysmaking samples, prototypes and maquettesvarying established approaches to achieve new effectsworking collaboratively with a particular material or process. |
Own ways of workingmay include: | approaches that reflect and support individual voiceparticular nuances and subtleties unique to the individual artist. |
Safe work practices may include: | completing MSDScorrect disposal of waste materials dust and fume extractionergonomic safetymanaging riskprocedures for using specialist materials, tools and equipmentreporting accidents and incidentssafe use of tools and equipmentusing clearly designated wet and dry areasusing personal protective equipment (PPE). |
Sustainable supplyis: | available when neededenvironmentally friendly of appropriate qualitysafewithin budgetary requirements. |
Appropriate handling and storagemay relate to: | appropriate storage, such as racks, shelves, cupboards and containers for:bulk materialschemicalsdry materialsincompatible materialsliquid materialsmaterials with limited shelf lifesolventscontainers for recycling materials. |