I started this project by selecting a piece of plastic with few flaws. I then started engraving with the dremel. By selectively engraving small parts on the opposite side of the block, I can create a 3D effect. By carving some areas deeper, it also created a3D effect when viewed from the opposite side. Lastly I constructed a frame to put the engraving in.
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I liked this project because it was an unusual way of making art. Engraving is a dying art, and it was interesting to experience it even if I used a dremel instead. I like the shadowing effect produced by carving some objects on the front side. I also like how well the background looks with the rest of the engraving. I plan on adding an led in the future to cast shadows in the hollow space behind the engraving.
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