In the second session of modelmaking, we really began to focus on the effectiveness of layering, in order to produce 3D effects such as window frames or panelled doors. This exercise was really educational as it was the first time I had experienced printing out a plan and then sticking the appropriate material as a form of measuring instead of manually drawing out the dimensions of the designs. I found this really effective way as it was quicker and more accurate but also allowed for the results to be very professional looking. It was advised we use spray mount to stick the design to the material, but I did not have the resources and used a glue stick instead which was also effective.
When cutting out the panels of the window, we were advised to always start from the inside and then work your way out. I found this tip really useful otherwise it was more fiddley and fragile. These tasks (especially the window challenge) really started to test my accuracy with a scalpel. It took a couple of attempts but in the in end I got the hang of it. It really excites me to think what other kinds of designs I could try using this method within modelmaking. Another challenging aspect of this task was making sure that the door fit within the door frame. Any inaccuracy with cutting either could cause mayhem when fitting everything together. I found that my door didn't quite fit inside my door frame which is obviously a problem and means I have to work on my accuracy.
Overall, in the session I learnt the value of layering, as well as the effects of layering different types of cards for example I used a thicker card when doing the bottom of the window pane. Layering adds a new sense of realism to the models and adds a sense of professionalism. I can't wait to incorporate this into some of my modelmaking with future projects!
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