DESIGN DEVELOPMENT IV This next prototype testing uses crafting mesh wire and air drying clay. Maintaining the same part of the main prototype for testing, the construction of this model began by morphing the mesh into the intended shape. The entire structure was built with the mesh leaving the structure hollow. The second part of this prototype test is covering the surface using airdrying clay by making strips and laying them down to wrap the mesh structure. water was used as the binding agent. The prototype was then left to dry
over a few days. The outcome was also aesthetically satisfying, however, major problems were encountered. once the material dried. Cracks were visable throughout the prototype and it became very fragile as wel as brittle. pieces of it came off while transporting the prototype to class. It was fairly heavy and not further testing attempt was done with this material.