Lazer Cutting

Fig. 1 Lazer cutting result (author's own)

We were given the opportunity to use the lazer cutter, this was done by loading your image/writing onto the Illustrator software and changing the colours and outlines according to what kind of cut you want. It was very interesting to watch the machine do its job but I think it will take me a bit more practice to understand the system fully. I chose the image and slogan from my manifesto and figure one shows the result. The image had an etched effect whilst the slogan was supposed to be fully cut out but because of the thickness of the wood, it didn't quite work out. This accidental mistake, I think, resulted in a better outcome than the one I had planned. Afterall, they do say everything happens for a reason.