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:
Understanding Metals using Hands-on activities
Paper Properties
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