This is my element Fluorine, the atomic number is 9. In 1886 a french chemist Henri Moissan discovered Fluorine. He was the first one to isolate Fluorine. Fluorine is very toxic and can reacted very easily. Since it reacts easily it is hard to store. But why did I put toothpaste to represent Fluorine? Because it is made from fluorine. I choosed toothpaste because I did some research and I was inspired by it. I put the atomic number as the floss, I thought that was clever.

The process I did is to have my design, put it on transparent paper or wax paper, then trace/transfer that onto foam plate. Finally put roll paint on the foam plate that has the design and ‘print’ it on paper.

If I got to do this again I would be more neat and organized to make sure that it would be clear to see. What I enjoyed about this project is making my design for Fluorine and printing it.

1. Lithium is my Element and it’s atomic number is 3.

2. Lithium is used in batteries and fireworks.

3. I searched for things that had Lithium in it.

4. It took a while to sketch it and carve it into a print.

5. In the second print. I used less paint.

6. I loved rubbing the paint on the stamp because it felt satisfied.

My element is manganese. Its atomic number is 25 and its symbol is Mn. Manganese was discovered in Magnesia, Greece. It is mainly used in steel production. Manganese is mixed with iron to produce corrosion-resistant steel.

The image I created is a replica of the island Magnesia. Written in the corner is the word "manganese" in Greek. I decided that this design was simple and straightforward. When I was making the print I took many steps. I began by brainstorming several design ideas. Once I chose my final design, I redrew it, traced it, transferred it, and finally carved it into my plate. After this, I rolled paint over the plate using a brayer, and then I layed it on my paper.

If I were to do this project again, I would spend more time gathering information about my element so that I could produce a more creative design. Despite this, I did enjoy this project. I especially liked the actual printing because I got to see my sketches become real prints.

​What is your element? Name and atomic number

Nitrogen, 7

Tell the reader about your element, history, function/use and so on.

In 1772, Daniel Rutherford sucked out the Oxygen and Co2 out of the air and examined what was left. It can be used in dyes, fertilizers, and as an explosive. Found in Ammonia, Cyanide, and Phosphazene.

How did you get the idea for the imagery you chose?

It’s most commonly a gas, so I drew a gas floating into the air in the shape of the atomic symbol and number. My favorite print was a little under-inked. I liked it because it looked more airy, and the blotches of ink only add to the effect.

What process did you go through to make this print?

I drew the design, traced it on to paper, etched the design into foam, rolled ink onto the foam and pressed that onto paper.

What would you do differently if you did this print a second time?

I accidentally etched the design forewards instead of backwards the first time and I had to re do it. I would make sure to do it right the first time if I did again.

What part of the project did you enjoy the most? Describe the step and what you liked so much about it.

Drawing the design. It was the most creative part, thus the most fun.

This assignment was about negative space. The goal was to create a logo that represents who you are, then, you needed to draw this sketch, cut it and paste it on a piece of paper. I chose to represent a man, like a “future me” (that’s one of the point that I wrote in my brainstorm). First thing first, I decided to put glasses because a lot of people identify a connection between me and glasses. Then, another point that defines me is where I am from. As you might now, I am from Paris. The best way to mention my city was to put a hat with wrote “Paris” on it (remember that I wanted to draw a guy, so I didn’t want to put like an Eiffel Tower or whatever on the side). The last point of my drawing is the moustache. I wanted to represent a future me, so put this element because I am really imagining myself like as an hipster, and I think that I will have this kind of moustache when I’ll grow up, so that’s how I moved to this point.

Negative and Positive space are playing a key role into this drawing. It really helps to make the drawing sticking out the background. I also purposely didn’t put the “points” into the letters P, A and R because I think that it would make a cool effect with the negative space, it makes the entire word like a logo and give some originality.    

During this drawing, the question of negative and positive space was central. I don’t think that I got stuck at any moment while doing it, even if it wasn’t always easy. The major problems that I had to solve was to know if I put the “points” into the letter and if I needed to fill in my glasses with pink. This project really helped me understanding more the concept of positive and negative space, it made me more familiar with it. It’s like English: you need practice to correct all the aspects of the language!