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Shaping clay: Exploring the intersection of tradition and technology
Lada, Jessica
Lada, Jessica
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2024-04-12
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Lada, Jessica. 2024. Shaping clay: Exploring the intersection of tradition and technology. -- In Proceedings: 23rd Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum. Wichita, KS: Wichita State University, p. 8.
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This research blends traditional wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques with 3D printed ceramics, exploring new possibilities for ceramic production. The oldest known ceramic artifacts date as early as 28,000 BCE, but the field of ceramics continues to evolve with modern innovation. The unique characteristics of ceramics–such as resistance to thermal shock and expansion–make them suitable for numerous industrial applications such as aerospace acoustic filters. This study seeks to investigate the feasibility of integrating old and new technologies, addressing the specific challenges of moisture management, shrinkage, cracking, clay adhesion, and stability throughout all stages of the process. These experiments require the coordination of challenges through both analog and digital approaches. Traditional wheel-thrown and hand-built pieces serve as a foundation for the models designed with CAD software and extruded with Delta Wasp 3D printer. This interdisciplinary approach highlights the benefit of cooperation between STEM fields and the arts to advance technical understanding and foster creative problem solving. The findings of this study clarify potential application of ceramics in diverse industries, open up new possibilities for ceramic artists, and advance the 30,000-year legacy of ceramics.
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First place winner of poster presentations for Social Sciences and Humanities at the 23rd Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) held at the Rhatigan Student Center, Wichita State University, April 12, 2024.
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Wichita State University
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URCAF;v.23