Balsa wood:
- Very soft and light;
- Ideal for models – can create fine detail;
- Quite expensive.
[The working properties, stock forms and sizes, common uses and environmental impact of the following:
– extruded polystyrene foam, e.g. Styrofoam™
– balsa wood
– polymorph
– plaster of Paris.]
Students should also be familiar with composite materials (a manufactured material that combines two or more materials with different properties), smart materials, modern materials and biodegradable materials.
[Also link to vacuum forming etc]
*include concrete + steel reinforcement
Video of how to shape Styrofoam stuff here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n3u5i8Lf8g
[coming soon]
Amiria has a Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Architecture (First Class Honours) and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching. She is a CIE Accredited Art & Design and Design & Technology Coursework Assessor. Amiria now teaches Art, Design & Technology at ACG Parnell College.