| LIGHT TRAP tables |
| cast acrylic art
furniture |
| PHILIP DOW
has been
creating cast acrylic sculpture
for over three decades,
exploring the
transitions between translucence and transparency by employing cast
texture and highly polished surfaces. LIGHT TRAP tables are a composition of a cast acrylic top and steel powder-coated base. The acrylic is made from the finest optical polymers available. Using molds developed for durability, each table is cast and finished with consistent dimensions. However, because the medium that produces the texture is applied to the molds prior to use, each casting has a unique texture. |
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| The
rough castings are
machined to produce a flat top. The
sides are machined square to the top
surface. Hand
application of diamond
abrasives and optical polishing compounds achieves the lustrous finish
on
the top
and sides, revealing the texture of the bottom surface. A
final
annealing ensures that the cast acrylic is stress free. Once the acrylic tops are finished, the steel bases are assembled and fitted to each casting to guarantee proper alignment. |
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