Threading this was SO difficult! I hadn't really considered the logistics while I was making the holes; in fact, I had a sneaking suspicion that it would be complicated to thread, but I didn't really want to think about it... so I didn't. Anyways, I had to borrow some thread and a sewing needle from the Drama department (whoops!). I had to completely undone about 10 minutes worth of threading after I realized that I hadn't pulled the thread tight enough and hadn't cut it from the spool yet, so I would have had to individually pull each strand taut - a task which is made even more tedious and confusing when the threading is as randomized as I did it. After 15 - 20 minutes of untangling the thread and strategizing, I decided to just cut a really, really long section of thread and hope that it would be enough to go through all of the holes. It wasn't but you cannot tell at all that I had to thread it in two parts. Overall, I am pleased with the result. I like the chaos of the threading, especially in the places where the strands overlap and tug at one another. Currently, pieces of painter's tape are securing the loose ends because I could make myself use any more patience / problem - solving skills to figure out what sort of glue would be the best for the job. Also, after much deliberation, I decided to go ahead and have the link to my Google form posted on each Class Facebook page. I have also been contemplating whether or not I should extend my request for community participation to beyond MLWGS students and faculty. I guess that my only objection to doing so would be that the heart of the sculpture would no longer be so centrally focused on MLWGS specifically. I am going to wait two days, I think, and make a final decision based on how much feedback I have received by that time. Also, I have to either find my stem OR create a new one so that I can paint it glittery gold and attach it to the apple. Special thanks to Mrs. Mosley for dashing to the store after lunch so that I could finish spray painting today! This is exactly the metallic gold color I had envisioned. The spray paint dried surprisingly quickly. I have also been in contact with Dr. Lowerre about coordinating the best means by which I can inform MWLGS community about my project. He suggested I create a Google form that can be posted on itsLearning, so that is what I did. I am nervous about the amount of participation I will actually get and how this will affect my ability to meet the project deadline. However, I have been working on this project extensively out of class, so I think that that will count for something. Finally, my sculpture has been fired! I have now progressed to the latter part of the Artistic Process where I reflect on my inspiration and assess how my final additions will bolster the deliverance of this message. I wanted to finish spray painting all at one time, but I ran out of the gold and had to ask Mrs. Mosley if she was able to buy some more. I hope to finish as soon as she brings the new cans in!
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