*폴딩된 메쉬로 램프,화병 만들기 [ Phil Cuttance ] FACETURE

형이상학적인 볼륨들은 때로는 꽃병이 되고 때로는 전등 갓이 
됩니다. 그리고 자신만의 캐릭터로 공간 속에 독특한 아이텐티를 발산합니다.
디자이너 필의 물레는 그것의 시작입니다. 하단부에 있는 영상을 보면 느끼는 것이겠지만
정말 간단하면서도 효과적으로 디자이너의 컨셉이 반영된 형태가 구현됩니다.
간단한 폴딩접기의 몇가지 패턴 속에서 디자이너는 자신의 볼륨의 크기를 결정하게 됩니다.
거기서 결정된 도형의 집합은 5mm 플라스틱 시트위에 그려지며 다시
그것을 폴딩함으로써 형태를 형상화 합니다.
그 다음은 도자기를 빗듯이 물레에 몰드-플라스틱 시트로 만든 형태-를 넣고 돌립니다. 그리고 그 몰드 안으로
레진을 넣어서 몰드에 밀착시킵니다. 레진은 원심력의 방향을 따라 몰드의 형틀에
부착되며 최종적으로는 몰드와 같은 형태로 굳어 집니다.

무엇보다 만들기 쉽고 형태 또한 구체적이며 실용적이다.
누구 동참 하실분 있나요?

 reviewed by SJ
 

We rarely have the opportunity to discover the creation process behind our favorite design pieces which is almost a suggestion of how the hidden details would spoil some of their magic. In fact, a lot of designers believe that the consumer should simply enjoy the final result without worrying about what is hidden behind it. Yatzer, on the contrary, has always possessed a certain curiosity re. discovering the creative process that our favorite designers choose since we think it can be as interesting as the final result. After all, what stays behind closed doors undoubtedly has a special appeal. When we came across the FACETURE project by New Zealand based designer Phil Cuttance, we not only admired his faceted creations but we also enjoyed having the opportunity to see exactly how they are made, watching the incredible video that accompanies them. But let’s take things from the beginning…

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The FACETURE series consists of handmade faceted vessels, light-shades and a table. The idea behind them is simple but effective. Each object is produced individually by casting a water-based resin into a simple handmade mould. The mould is then manually manipulated to create the object's form before each casting, making every piece utterly unique. Phil Cuttance kindly reveals the formula behind the creation process: ''First the mould of the object is hand-made by scoring and cutting a 0.5mm plastic sheet. This sheet is then folded, cut and taped into the overall shape of the product that is to be cast. The mould's final shape, and strength, is dictated by which triangular facets I pop in and out. I do this each time I ready the mould for the next object, meaning that no two castings are the same. I then mix a water-based casting resin that is cast in the mould where it sets. The resin is poured into the hollow mould and rolled around to coat and encase the sides which is controlled by me on the casting jig on the machine. The material soon sets creating a hollow solid object. Then another, different coloured measure of resin is poured into the same mould, and swirled around inside, over the first. When it has set, the mould is removed to reveal the solid set cast piece. The casting takes shape complete with sharp accurate lines and a digital quality to its aesthetic, a visual 'surprise' considering the ‘lo-fi’, hand-made process involved. The mould is then cleaned and ready for re-use.''

The FACETURE line will definitely captivate you with its bright colors and faceted surfaces that beautifully reflect the light. But what makes the collection even more appealing is the FECETURE machine, a simple but innovative device that we are sure many of you would love to own.  We would even dare say that this machine is so interesting that it could perfectly form part of a design exhibition itself! Cuttance points out: ''Its construction is simple and purposeful, screwed together to allow it to be flat-packed for shipping. Wheels make the machine portable within a working space. The shelving beneath provides storage for freshly cast pieces, and room for the casting stool to be stored. The ‘hopper’ holding the Jesmonite powder is made simply from a polypropylene sheet, in the same way as the moulds. The casting jig at the back of the machine is simple and allows me to peer into the mould and control the flow of the fast setting Jesmonite. This means it is cast evenly and economically, leaving a thin yet strong wall thickness. It can also be attached at two different widths to accommodate different sized moulds i.e. vases or a table.'' We invite you to watch the amazing film that Phil Cuttance prepared for his line and discover how theFECETURE  machine is used in order to make a vase. We are sure that you will enjoy it as much as the final result!

from  yatzer