Kat KottinSynthesis in PrintWeek 12: Little FactorySince last week, things have been much more relaxed. I tried printing out the G letter block again. They were pretty close, but about a…Feb 16, 2019Feb 16, 2019
Kat KottinSynthesis in PrintWeek 11: Real Letters!My boss brought in the digital caliber, and I was able to accurately measure the letterpress blocks. I got all the dimensions, and got to…Feb 16, 2019Feb 16, 2019
Kat KottinSynthesis in PrintWeek 12: Compiling and ExploringThis week has been pretty alright. I’ve had midterms, and it’s been snowing a lot, so it’s been a bit of a topsy-turvy beginning of the…Feb 15, 2019Feb 15, 2019
Kat KottinSynthesis in PrintWeek 10: In Charge?Much of the week was spent helping people digital print, and doing things around the studio. On Friday, though, my boss was sick, so it…Feb 6, 2019Feb 6, 2019
Kat KottinSynthesis in PrintWeek 7: Back On the Ol’ Stompin’ GroundsI’m back! It feels so nice to be back in the studio. My break was nice, and I’m fired up for some exciting research!Jan 25, 2019Jan 25, 2019
Kat KottinSynthesis in PrintWeek 7+8: Letters!A student came in to use the 3D printer! They were printing off pre-made D’n’D characters, but hey, they seem really keen, so I’m hoping…Jan 25, 2019Jan 25, 2019
Kat KottinSynthesis in PrintSupplemental: New MoonBefore the first term came to a close, my boss and I reminisce on the past term, and thought about what we’d like to do in the coming term.Dec 27, 2018Dec 27, 2018
Kat KottLiquid Sky: A Lost Oracle“You wanted to know who and what I am?” the character Margaret asks at the height of the 1982 film Liquid Sky’s climax, “I’m a killer. I…Dec 9, 2018Dec 9, 2018
Kat KottinSynthesis in PrintWeek 6: Refining ProcessAfter having printed the cube and my other block, my boss prompted me to make a thinner, more complex plate. So far, I’ve only known how…Nov 16, 2018Nov 16, 2018
Kat KottinSynthesis in PrintWeek 5: Full PictureI started this week by using the vinyl cutter to cut a sheet of 6 squares, with four squares in the middle cut out. I had a vague idea of…Nov 8, 2018Nov 8, 2018