General Model Making Process
Cutting the net into A3 paper, this one was a piece of scrap that I wanted to use up
Cutting out the pieces, since my model is too big I can't make a full net and need to separate the parts
Attached the extra part to the main net structure
This is the general process I take to complete the basic model, can add extra details from here
Crumple Model
Across this entire series of crumple models, I used a mix of 90 gsm sketch paper and 55 gsm loose-leaf paper. This was because I found that the thinner sheet crumpled a lot better.
In this first iteration of my crumple model, I attached the roof structure directly to the outside of the box. Due to the peculiar shape of the crumple, I decided to glue on an extra piece of paper on each side to cover it up. However, this still left the outside looking unclean due to the sudden transition from a flat to a crumpled surface.
On a side note, in prior posts, I had noted a few issues with the backgrounds I had used to take photos. As my models are mostly made of paper, they would blend in with a paper background and be hard to see. I then tried using a grey sheet as the background, but it was both creased and patterned. Now, my photos are all taken with my yoga mat as the background. It is long enough to drape over a balustrade and any markings can be easily photoshopped out.
Next, I tried to encase the entire structure with a crumpled sheet that included both the roof structure and a sort of 'gradient' panel. This 'gradient' panel consists of a sheet of paper that is crumpled but only on one end. This allowed for a smoother transition between the regular and crumpled paper. However, this model wasn't particularly stable and the sides started to cave in.
In the final iteration of this model, I merged the previous two methods together in order to solve the issue of my model looking unclean. I glued the roof structure directly onto the main structure and then glued on an additional 'gradient' panel on each face, rather than stretched around the whole structure. This method left this structure with a smooth transition between the regular and crumpled paper whilst still being stable.
'V' Pleat Model
Across this entire series of crumple models, I used a mix of 80 gsm printing paper and 90 gsm sketch paper. I used some 55 gsm loose-leaf paper in the earlier models as well.
I photographed these models earlier on in the design process, which is why the background is different. To make these models, I first made the base box and then added on the moving part. The moving part consists of 2 V pleats and 1 more sheet of paper. At this stage, I was still unsure as to how I would implement the skylight structure.
I eventually settled on making the skylight structure sort of mechanical screen that can open to different levels. This way, the user could have full control over the amount of light that comes in. I decided to represent this structure as a series of slits cut into the roof panel so that when taking photographs, I could get some interesting shadows coming through. However, I had difficulty in keeping the moving part in a position that was wide enough to allow a substantial amount of light through. This made it so the shadows produced were all rather soft.
To solve my previous issue regarding shadows, I cut an additional set of slits into the upper roof panel. I also cut these in the opposite direction so that the shadow would produce a lattice-like pattern. What was particularly interesting was how the shadows varied as I varied the type of light used. The first image was taken using a softer light, while the latter two were taken using a harder light. Since I quite liked both styles, I made sure to include them both into my final handmade model photos.
