Secondary Prototypes
Catsuit¶
Cutting Pattern¶
Started by testing the first designed pattern for the catsuit and laser cut the lycra mesh fabric using the following settings
Power :17
Speed : 1.5
After testing it and it needing height adjustments . I decided to change the pattern into this design.
Casting Pattern¶
What does TrueSkin catsuite presents?
I am more than just a body
We are energy , waves of energy.
Inspired by the 7 Chakra points as being the essence of energy we have.
Using rhino and grasshopper to create a parametric design of these intersecting waves end echo.
I laser cut a clear 3mm Acrylic sheet using the following settings :
Power :100
Speed : 0.6
Trying out my Nude variety experiment with Mica Powder for which I used in my silicone casting using Eco flex 00-30 silicone. I only casted some areas to test it out.
The result was interesting but I wanted a lighter more 3d version of this . The colour was more opaque than needed. I was looking for a more translucsent look. Also the cut Acrylic sheet itself was too thick.
After this I felt the need of a connection between TrueSkin in the Metaphysical world and Trueskin in the Physical world. Repepitive units can be a better more effeceient and versatile alternative that can represent the energy waves while connecting the physical appearnce of goosebumps , one of the ways skin communicate. How we physical change due to certain strong emotions.
Cocoon Shell¶
After printing the shoulder pieces ( the Track ) I started to experiment the connecting area of the cocoon shell pieces to the shoulder pieces. I 3d printed a group of them after a successfully tested one piece using wasp printer and PLA pallets.
Great success!
I proceeded to print a full piece then a couple more.
the pieces were beautifull but with extra movement to the point were they get stuck together.
I tested Epoxy resin using Entropy Resins One and it worked great. creating a flexible yet held together piece.
