Paul McClure: Slice

Fabrication process

Residency at Birmingham City University
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Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM) machine from Cooksongold/EOS at BCU School of Jewellery (2019)
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DMLM silver build model in final stages of print, exiting from silver powder
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DMLM silver build model in final stages of print, exiting from silver powder
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Modèle en argent terminé, fusionné à une plaque en acier inoxydable.
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Three silver build models, sawed off from stainless steel build plate, support structures for printing can be seen on the plate
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One silver build model, sawed off from stainless steel build plate, support structures for printing can be seen on the plate
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Set up for making Plastic Steel Liquid confirming dies to be used in the hydraulic press
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Matrice de mise en forme et pièce pressée en argent sur la presse hydraulique
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Conforming die and silver pressing
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Paul McClure’s studio desk, work in progress using computer modelling, maquettes, and sketching
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Microbes Yellow neckpiece in progress, various printed and fabricated silver elements before mounting