Madeleine Claire's Thesis Journal

Introduction

For most, a thesis is the culmination of years of study, proof of all of the tireless work you have put in over the years. My thesis is a...

Worbla is a thermoplastic, which means it can be heated up, molded and then it will retain the shape once it cools. It is made of resin...

Foam clay is not a thermoplastic, it is a material used in cosplay, though even there it isn’t as common as something like Worbla. When...

Wonderflex is a thermoplastic made of a synthetic polymer. It has polyester grid on the backside of it that acts much like the warp and...

Fosshape is also a thermoplastic, although it acts very differently. It is a non-woven fabric that looks and feels similar to felt. It is...

TranspArt is Worbla’s completely see through cousin. I say cousin because it acts quite differently, even though it is made by Worbla. On...

From the beginning I was most worried about making a leather mask. I have long wanted to work with leather but never did because I knew...

Five of my masks needed a paint treatment, and I have separated them out here as what matters now is more what primer and what kind of...

As I graduated during the time of covid, my thesis was done over zoom, which means I am able to share it with everyone!