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How to Build a Clay Igloo

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  • Dimensions should be 2.0 cm high and 7.0 cm length long for each base
  • Each block's dimensions should be 7 x 2 x 1.5 (length x width x height) cm^3
  • To create this very igloo, sticks are not necessarily needed. However, it is preferable to have a visual presentation to show the layers' 'bent' trapezoidal shape where they lead directly toward the center of the igloo
  • Sticks are pre-measured before being attached to the designated position. This method allows easier calculation for angles of increasing ramp which will be explained in the How to Present Igloo Mathematically

Materials

  • Materials: White clay, Plate, Clay cutting tools, Newspapers, Guidebook (not mandatory)
    Materials: White clay, Plate, Clay cutting tools, Newspapers, Guidebook (not mandatory)
  • This box is used to standardize the height and length of each block. Height = 1.5 cm. Length = 7.0 cm. Width = 1.5 cm
    This box is used to standardize the height and length of each block. Height = 1.5 cm. Length = 7.0 cm. Width = 1.5 cm
  • Elmo cup is used to contain water, which is used to moisturize the blocks to promote cohesive attraction
    Elmo cup is used to contain water, which is used to moisturize the blocks to promote cohesive attraction
  • The Shoe Goo functions as a glue in order to keep the sticks attached in the center of the igloo.
    The Shoe Goo functions as a glue in order to keep the sticks attached in the center of the igloo.

The Base Layer

  • 1) The box is used to form clay walls for the igloo (Not mandatory but easier and preferable). Height = 1.5 cm. Length = 7.0 cm. Width = 2.0 cm.
    1) The box is used to form clay walls for the igloo (Not mandatory but easier and preferable). Height = 1.5 cm. Length = 7.0 cm. Width = 2.0 cm.
  • 2) The process is repeated. While maintaining its length, bend its clay walls elastically in order to promote uniform circumference as a whole.
    2) The process is repeated. While maintaining its length, bend its clay walls elastically in order to promote uniform circumference as a whole.
  • 3) The almost complete base layer. This needs to be reshaped in a form of spiral model.
    3) The almost complete base layer. This needs to be reshaped in a form of spiral model.
  • 4) From a reference point to the half way of the base layer, there is an internally drawn line which is soon to be cut out manually.
    4) From a reference point to the half way of the base layer, there is an internally drawn line which is soon to be cut out manually.
  • 5) The reshaped base layer. This model promotes the spiral shape for the next layers
    5) The reshaped base layer. This model promotes the spiral shape for the next layers

The Following Layers to Rooftop:

  • 1) The next layer of blocks can be seen stacked on top of the spirally-modeled base layer. The each block possesses the same height = 1.5 cm, length = 7.0 cm, and width = 2.0 cm.
    1) The next layer of blocks can be seen stacked on top of the spirally-modeled base layer. The each block possesses the same height = 1.5 cm, length = 7.0 cm, and width = 2.0 cm.
  • 2) The 2D cross section is drawn to vividly observe its radius/diameter of this model. Radius = 6.5 cm. There is a stick which visually portrays the first layer's length from its edge to the center. Its length = 6.5 cm.
    2) The 2D cross section is drawn to vividly observe its radius/diameter of this model. Radius = 6.5 cm. There is a stick which visually portrays the first layer's length from its edge to the center. Its length = 6.5 cm.
  • 3) As the second layer reaches its finish line, another stick is added to visually indicate its length from its edge to the center of the igloo. In order to distinguish its responsible layer, 1st layer stick is colored blue and 2nd layer is colored hot pink. 2nd layer = 6.0 cm.
    3) As the second layer reaches its finish line, another stick is added to visually indicate its length from its edge to the center of the igloo. In order to distinguish its responsible layer, 1st layer stick is colored blue and 2nd layer is colored hot pink. 2nd layer = 6.0 cm.
  • 4) The third layer is being added with a third, light-green colored stick. Its length = 8.0 cm.
    4) The third layer is being added with a third, light-green colored stick. Its length = 8.0 cm.
  • 5) The fourth layer is added with the final, red-colored stick. Its length = 9.2 cm.
    5) The fourth layer is added with the final, red-colored stick. Its length = 9.2 cm.
  • 6) The last touch of a rooftop is added to this model. Its hole is left alone to allow internal smokes, such as from the fire, to be guided outside of the proportionally life-sized igloo.
    6) The last touch of a rooftop is added to this model. Its hole is left alone to allow internal smokes, such as from the fire, to be guided outside of the proportionally life-sized igloo.
  • 7) This model's entrance was shaped since the beginning of the second layer. An adequate space has been spared to create the following tunnel.
    7) This model's entrance was shaped since the beginning of the second layer. An adequate space has been spared to create the following tunnel.

The Clay Igloo Model: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zrOHFWg2OE&feature=youtu.be (Showcase of this igloo)

  • As for the final touch, the gate has been established to create the tunnel entrance. From the box's block, the gate's height= 1.5 cm, length = 7.0 cm, width = 2.0 cm. There is a cut-out portion of 1.0 cm length and height to form this gate.
    As for the final touch, the gate has been established to create the tunnel entrance. From the box's block, the gate's height= 1.5 cm, length = 7.0 cm, width = 2.0 cm. There is a cut-out portion of 1.0 cm length and height to form this gate.
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