Progress

I have been going back and forth about materials and embellishments for my next inflatable. However, the overall design still remains.

I received the nylon rip stop that I had ordered and sampled using the surger on the material. I plan to use this material with the surger for the middle tube that connects both ends. Also, I purchased other materials that I might use for both ends instead of the clear plastic.

I also made a mini model to see if the material would inflate. This is the front of the model. I cut out the chiffon material because I would like to create a laser cut snow flake design with the chiffon and the anti-static polyester behind it.

This is the side of the model. I would like to also create laser cut snowflake design that pleat along the sides. I really like how if you fold the chiffon over itself it creates a darker color.
This is the snowflake pleated design I created in illustrator. I have set aside a time on tuesday to use the laser cutter and see what the design looks like when it is actually cut into the fabric

Next Week:
-Test laser cut design
-make a few more models testing materials
-start the body of the final inflatable with nylon rip stop and surging technique
-finalize end designs

Logged Hours:
Monday January 23rd: Test other plastic materials and concepts (9am- 12pm and 7pm-10pm) 6 hours

Tuesday January 24th: Laser cutter demo, analyzing designs, look at different motors and fans since I have yet to purchase any, and think of other ways besides inflatables to add to installation ( 10am - 1:30pm, 2:30pm - 6pm, and 7-11pm) 12 hours

Thursday January 26th: Look at different laser cut design ideas and create designs in illustator (9 am -12:30 pm) 3.5 hours

Sunday January 29th: Purchase other fabric and create model (5 pm- 9pm) 4 hours

Total: 25.5