Materials, Methods, & More

Okay, so the Materials and Methods chapter in Mary Stewart's book is super intriguing.  I get inspired by unique materials, but she mentions some viable considerations such as durability, work-ability, and strength.  These are things to think about when choosing materials for a project, going beyond just what might look good.  Of course there are ways to increase strength and many methods of construction that come into play as well.  Stewart also touches on connections and transitions.  These concepts are important to us as people, whether we consciously think about it or not.

Ernest Daetwyler's Time Bomb, constructed of old furniture parts, exemplifies use of ephemeral materials.

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