One of the things that we immediately looked at was the methods used in building the cans. The most common method that we saw was using layers of thick cardboard or plywood to create both a boundary form and to support the cans.
Most support layers were used either every row or every other row. The Bustier shown used plywood cut-outs to define the shape of the structure and fully support the cantilevers. This allowed a faster build time and ensured accuracy
throughout the build.
Another problem that is seen is how to fully secure the cans. They cannot be glued as it would cause problems with disassembling. Solutions that have appeared have varied from using wires, to ceramic wrap, to rubber bands
. Each has their strengths and weaknesses.
Wires: Strengths- strong, stiff, very good for long cantilevers, flexible,
Weaknesses- can only be bent so far, weak aesthetically ( really need to be covered), has to be at least a few inche
s to be effective, not good for individual wrappings of cans.
Ceramic Wrap: strengths- can easily wrap tightly around individual and groups of cans, transparent, great for short open spans of cans
Weaknesses- can really only be used once, limits in width and length of wrap, not as good as rubber bands and wires in supporting cans
Rubber Bands: strengths- very strong, good for supporting individual and small groups of cans, flexible, various sizes of rubber bands
Weaknesses- limits in how long rubber bands can stretch, can snap easily if pressed, doesn't look that great aesthetically
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