[ Jam Coaster ] - Design Tech Project(Alexandria Richard)

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  • What is your project?

    • For design tech, we constructed coasters and coaster holders. For my project, I designed coasters shaped like jam jars. Additionally, I built a coaster holder that looks like a wooden tray. I believe that this fits the theme and gives my project a spring vibe. 




  • How did you make it?

    • I started by sketching out the parts for my designs on a piece of paper and measuring out ratios for the proportions of my project. Secondly, I used Adobe Illustrator to re-create my designs on my computer, implementing the tech skills we have been learning. Using the laser cutter machine, I engraved wood with our designs and cut them into our desired shapes. Next, I used the CNC Router to cut out pockets in a thicker piece of wood for the parts of my wooden tray. And finally, we assembled everything with glue and sanded down our designs to a smooth and clean finish. 

  • What do you like most about your project?

    • My favorite part of the project was designing the coaster and transferring my designs onto my computer. I enjoyed the creative aspect of the sketching and design portion of the project.

  • What was challenging about this project?

    • The most challenging thing about the project for me was remembering all the steps to working the machines. 

  • What would you change about the project if you did it again?

    • If I did the project again and had more time, I would create more variations of the Jam jars so they could each be more unique. 

  • What is your plan for it now that it's done?

    • I am going to gift it to my mom for Mother's Day.

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