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David Humphrey Senior Thesis Project and Oficial Introduction to The Professional World of Art

Humphrey Cincture of Estate Adapted from the Covid-19 Pandemic

The main multiples design to make up the length of the belt. The leaves represent a tradition of growing plants and flowers in my family. The barbs on the inside curve of the S shape represent my history of fishing

The Buckle/ Connection Two pieces of this design make the latch.

The full cincture/ belt 32 piece of the S Shape and 2 pieces make up the buckle for a total of 34 pieces

This is a seperate set of multiples i made to create a matching necklace

Assembling Of Components Jump rings are used to connect the castings together.

Making Jump Rings

Wax Model Ideas for the belt buckle centerpiece ranged from intricate to simple designs, and ultimately settled on a simple yet functional clasp.

The Book Practical Casting A Studio Reference

The wax Model The original wax model is cast before creating a mold to cast multiple wax representation for casting.

Steps for preparing a rubber mold to create multiple wax components

Equipment used for creating a rubber mold for wax injection

Preparing the rubber mold for repeat usage

When preparing your wax models for casting metal it is important to observe proper planning procedures. Do Not attempt to cast metals without formal instruction.

Equipment used for casting metals And wax burnout procedures

The wax burnout process

Throwing the casting This refers to the process of casting the metal There are different methods to getting the molten metal into the mold. The Centrifugal Method was used

Centrifugal Casting

Continued detail of steps After the casting process is complete; cleaning and polishing is required to bring the metal to a high polish Patinas can also be applied to the final product

Things that have helped me through the Covid-19 Pandemic Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

SHAMBHALA The Sacred Path of the Warrior

Lots of Music The Grateful Dead

Starting my Spring Gardening Imperial Geranium