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Mr.
Tomato Head Molding
Jason Jura,
Sarat Mikkilineni, Najwa Noharuddin
Abstract
Mr. Tomato Head is a concept for a children’s museum exhibit
where different pieces are molded using paraffin as the cast material. The goal
of this exhibit is to help children learn about the molding process and the
assembly of parts, while allowing them to have fun. Children will learn about
the molding process by pouring liquid paraffin into pre-made molds (one for
each part), waiting for the paraffin to harden, and creating each part.
Different parts include the face, nose, and ears of Mr. Tomato Head as well as
accessories such as sunglasses, mustache, and a hat. Then each child will be
able to assemble the molded parts together for form their own Mr. Tomato Head.
By doing this, the children will be able to learn about the molding process and
be able to assemble their own ideas through a variety of options.
Goals
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Help children
learn about basic molding techniques
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Demonstrate that
molding is a process that allows for easy replication and its real world
application in terms of mass production
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Teach children
about the assembly process by showing them how each part of Mr. Tomato Head
fits together to create the entire body
39-245 Rapid Prototype and
Design
May 2006