I decided to make a miniature using the proper materials because I figured that would be the most helpful in discovering how I would accomplish this in the first place. Here it is (with a stunning model of course).
Here’s a look at how it interacts with light:
I made the “glass” out of a water bottle, some hot glue, and these fabric markers(didn’t work well but it’s what I had at the moment). And the fabric is just a scrap I had.
Supplies:
Sharpies, Multicolored
More hot glue gun sticks
Plastic bottles (source from asking people?)
Fabric (I’ll probably thrift some, cheap & sustainable)
This next week will probably mostly be planning out designs, testing, and ordering supplies, but I hope to at least get some progress on panel one! I plan to hopefully make three panels, 1/2 this next week, two the following, and the last half the thrid week. Then on the third week, skirt part. Depending on time it may be more or less complicated. Then put it all together!
Your maquette came out really well. I like the projection, for just using what you had on hand the colors come through really clearly on the lighter surface.
As for the curve of the plastic, this might not come out super well but if you flatten the water bottle before cutting it (like crushing it) you might be able to get some flatter sheets. But I don’t know how that will affect the projection. Have you tried looking on YouTube? There might be a tutorial for getting flat sheets from bottles.
Your prototype turned out really cool and had a great effect on the table, even when the room wasn’t too dark. I’m very excited to see what a full size skirt will do to the walls of a room. Do you plan on having an artificial light source behind your dress to create the project, or will you be relying on the natural light of the room to create the effect?
I love how the mock-up came together! I don’t have anything particularly helpful to add right now, but I think you’ve got a pretty solid vision. Best of luck with the execution 🙂
Your mock-up is awesome! I specifically thought the color you were able to get on the dress came out really well. Now that you’ve tried using plastic water bottles for this mock-up, how has your ideas around the overall shape and material of the dress changed?