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Kevin Beasley
Untitled (Hollow), 2016 Materials: Resin, House dresses, kaftans Process: Dipping clothes into resin, forming and draping them while they dry. Ghostly figures, absence and implied presence
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Cement
AppearanceGray, cracked and draped Physical ChangesChanged the color/uniformityFormed the flannel into a stable structure with an interior spaceFreestandingHeavier UtilityCan be used to harden soft absorbent materials Creates a uniformed surface Can create a free standing object
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Wax
Wax on paper towel roll AppearanceHardened, has a waxy sheen. The rolls are attached and hold a bent shape. Physical ChangesOff white/creamThe separated layers of towels are visible adding more texture and interior surfaceHeavier UtilityCan by used to adhere materialsCan be absorbed into an object that is porousHolds its shapeCan add an irregular sheen to…
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Plaster
Plaster on felt AppearanceDraped, white and yellow. The surface is hard and fuzzy Physical ChangesHardened the feltThe plaster soaked into the felt leaving it whiteHard with a fuzzy surface- the felt fibers can be felt over the plasterWhite and splotchy UtilityCan soak into a fabric to harden it in a desired shape
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Instant Paper Mache
An aluminum crutch coated in CelluClay instant paper mache. AppearanceRough, chunky surface, though with other application methods could have been smoothed out more than it was (this is a texture I’m currently chasing). Physical ChangesExpanded the line qualityMade a smooth surface roughChanged the color (CelluClay comes in different colors).Sharp to the touch due to the…
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Urethane Rubber
This is urethane rubber (Smooth-On Simpact 60A) applied to plaster tape and Li-Qua-Che (Activa). Appearance: Added a rubbery, glossy appearance. It also made the Li-Qua-Che appear much more yellowed and cracked below the surface of the rubber while it cured. Physical changes: The surface is much more grippy and even a bit sticky. Utility: Adds grip, waterproofing, and…