Tutorials/Resources

The following Tutorials/Resources are to acquaint you with the properties of the materials I use and also for you to have hands-on activities to explore how they work! Each item on the list that follow are links to resources for you some are slideshows with properties, others are articles, and demonstration videos on youtube. 

Properties of Materials / Tutorials:

Metal Properties

Metal Properties article

Understanding Metals using Hands-on activities

Paper Properties

Paper Properties article

Understanding Paper using Hands-on activities

Color/Pigment Properties

Color/Pigment article

Understanding Color / Pigment using Hands-on activities

RRR&r (Resourcefully Reusing, Repurposing and recycling)

Properties of manufactured goods

Understanding the life cycle of materials and objects

Projects to incorporate RRR&r design thinking and usage

Tool Making for Book binding

Tool Making for Metalworking

Tool making for Printmaking and Fiber arts