Element Print (Cadmium)- Michal Czapla
My element was Cadmium, which has the atomic number of 48. Cadmium is a natural metal that is toxic heavy. It is commonly found in batteries, TV screens, and cigarette smoke, which is what I based my print on. I got my idea from billboards that I see on the highway and advertisements in SEPTA trains that smoke pictures of people smoking. I found the shape of the smoke to be very interesting and thought it would make for a good positive/negative space project.
To make my print, I first made a sketch of what my print would look like on paper. Next, I used a piece of styrofoam that was 4x6 and indented in my final drawing. Then, I painted over the styrofoam and placed it under a piece of paper, rubbing it with a spoon so I could eventually stain it nicely. This was my favorite step because it was fun trying to get the right amount of paint and using the spoon for long enough to make sure it looked good. I repeated that step several times before I got 3 solid prints. I then cut the edges by placing a ruler along the sides and ripping the paper to get some nice cuts. Finally, I glued the print onto a 5x7 piece of construction paper. If I did this project all over again, I'd use a bit more paint and be more patient with the spoon step because I think I rushed on that part, which is why you can see some white dots on parts of my print. Overall, it was a fun project to work on.
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