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Introduction to core materials project

Overview

Introduction to core materials project – Wellbeing subscription box that will include a variety of items made out of a range of the core materials including textiles, plastic, metal, timber and papers and boards. The theory covered during this half term will cover the core materials and their properties in line with the products made for the subscription box project.

Example Key Words

Shaping

Changing the form of the material using tools and equipment

Material Property

Characteristics of a material that make it particularly suitable for a specific purpose

Sources and Origins of Materials

Where materials come from in their raw state

Footprint

The impact a product will have socially and environmentally throughout the whole product life cycle.

Core Materials

A range of materials common to all product desigers work

Laminating

Layering materials to strengthen them or create a shape

External Links

  • www.technologystudent.com
  • www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zb6h92p