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We'll be 3D printing a soap mold to make a piece of soap for a friend or a loved one. The soap mold will feature a meaningful and creative design. Then, we'll five them the soap on Valentine's day!
Brainstorm : Since many students are making a bar of soap for their favorite teacher, I decided to make one for Doc. Since he loves basketball, and is the girls basketball coach, the base of his soap will be a basketball. I also wanted to add an element that was a little less generic. I remember him mentioning how 100 Grand Bars are his favorite chocolates. Therefore, I added that logo to my basketball as well. Using the tagline "Yelling plays, cracking jokes, and still waiting for that perfect free throw!"
I sketched the rough draft in procreate
Procedure : To begin, I went onto google and found a picture of a basketball, which I then traced onto procreate. I added the elements of the "100 grand" and my tagline. I then replicated the image into fusion 360 using a circular base, and sketches. Once extruding it all, I sent it to the 3D printer.
This is my first prototype. I traced an image of the logo of 100 Grand, and I sketched a basketball. Since I missed a period, MsTran was able to help me print it out outside of class.
This was the 3D printed prototype used to siliconize
After taking out the print, this was the mold for my soap.
I printed out my final version and used silicon plastic to make a mold.
This was the final product of the soap. It is a basketball with the 100 grand logo on it.
SOUL Reflections:
S - One of my strengths for this project was the 100 grand logo. I applied my knowledge of tracing in FUSION 360, and was able to make the logo that way. I also carefully sketched out the basketball, using the skills of importing and tracing as well.
O- In this project, I got the opportunity to explore Fusion 360 further, which definitely gave me more knowledge of the app. I learned to use several different tools by watching Ms. Tran work, so I think my Fusion 360 skills have definitely leveled up.
U - This project gave me an understanding of how working fast is important (especially with silicon plastic), but also how to pay attention to details and alter one part of a project without changing anything else. These skills definitely would have come in handy when I was CADding my project.
L - One of my limitations in this project was the amount of time I spent on this project. Due to the fact I missed a period of class towards the end, I was well behind my peers. This resulted in me using lunch times to catchup, and with the help of Ms Tran printing for me outside of class, I Was able to finish my project before the deadline.
WISCR :
(S)elf motivated -
Throughout the project there were definitely times I doubted my abilities in Fusion360 with lack of self confidence. However, I made sure not to give up, and ask for help whenever I needed it. I also made sure to ask for help among my peers during times of trouble, always trying to find the solution. In the end, I was able to complete my project with pride.
(C)lear communicators -
If I had not reached out to my teacher ( Ms Tran ) I would have never been able to finish my project. She volunteered her own time outside of class to help me, and teach me so that I could improve my project. I was clear with my questions and needs, so that Ms Tran could answer them and help me succeed with whatever challenges I faced. For example, when I had no idea how to add the "100 grand" text to the face of the basketball, I reached out, and MsTran was able to explain how to perform the task. Demonstrating my ability to take action and get help when needed.
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