Tick Tock For The Clock

We have finally started working on creating our clocks!

First we started off with drawing an 80mm by 80mm square on a piece of card. Next we had to draw our design around it. That is going to be the back. Many of us were going to trace our design but it was too small so we had to draw it bigger.

Thirdly, we had to cut out the outline and the square. Then we were to trace our outline onto another piece of paper and cut it out. That is going to be our front.

After cutting out that one we had to draw two 40mm by 80mm rectangles. We had to cut them out and fold them in thirds. We then glued the front piece to the back piece using the two rectangles.

Unfortunately I'm still stuck on tracing my design around the square so hopefully this week I can move on quickly.

Designing Our Clocks

Another week of Tech. We've moved onto sketching out designs of our soon-to-be-clock. We were given a piece of paper and had to fold it into quarters. Each square was for one idea. After sketching we were to colour all four designs in.

Of course it took a bit of time to do one sketch, so our new task was to colour in whatever we had managed to get done.

One Week Left

I can't believe that next week will be the last week that we'll be going to Tech this year. Luckily I managed to finish my design this session along with most of my workbook. All I had to do was wet my 1,200 grit then start polishing the musical note.

Pewter Casting?

My Tech group have been doing pewter casting with Mr. Grundy. I am currently up to the last step of sandpapering my design and then it'll be complete.

First, we had to choose four recipients and four design concepts for each person. I have decided on making a musical note pendant for Friend 2.

Final Week!

This was the final week of cooking with Mrs. Tuipulotu! This week we made a burger which was filled with some onions, tomatoes, lettuce, a slice of cheese and a fried egg. It was fairly simple to make which was relaxing. This time I was working with Peni.

Next week we'll be with Mr. Pineda doing graphics. I can't wait to see what's in store for us!

Chocolate?!

Last week at Tech everyone made chocolate muffins! Malia and I were partners once again! Malia and I divided up our work so that we could get it done quicker until it came down to mixing the batter. We both took turns. We managed to finish them in second period. As you can see in the picture that's how they turned out in the end. Though it does not appear mouthwatering, they were quite enticing! 

One skill I picked up that week was how to fold the batter. 

Tomato Soup

Two weeks ago at Tech us year sevens made tomato soup. At some point Malia was stirring the sauce but she got distracted by the group next to us and spilled some onto the stove. Later on we had to glaze and modify the stove up along with the rest of the kitchen. In the end once it was all completed we poured three spoons full of the tomato sauce onto some rice and got to taste it for ourselves. I'd say we did a pretty good job!

Experience At Tech

We've been going to Tech for two weeks so far and since I'm a year seven, this was my first time. The class was split into three groups. Groups A, B and C. I was placed into group A and the class we were assigned to was the cooking class. So far we've made coloured muffins and a sponge roll. I've had a pleasant time and I hope that it's like this until we swap. I causally was conversating with my classmates and I suddenly developed an attractiveness for cooking.