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Transforming guns to goods at the Manchester Science Festival 2010

Ingleson, SJ

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Abstract

How do you melt metal? Inspired by the Salford Scientist James Joule, this event is a combination of science experiments, art workshop and exhibition all based around the transformation of metals from one state to another.
The event builds upon an existing project run by University of Salford in partnership with CARISMA which has created badges from melted down guns to create a Wearpeace brand to address issues around gang related crimes.
The Experiment
Vacuum Evapouration - Various metals will be heated by an electrical current to produce a vapourised gas, that when cooled creates a metal coating. The audience will be able to select and create objects to be coated in a metal film
Art Workshops
Working with Product designers, workshop participants can have a go a creating moulds and casting using metals to create new objects that they can take away
This event is part of Manchester Science Festival and has been supported through the Manchester Beacon Science Festival Community Awards 2010

Citation

Ingleson, S. (2010, November). Transforming guns to goods at the Manchester Science Festival 2010. Presented at MANCHESTER BEACON Summit 2010, Museum of Science & Industry

Presentation Conference Type Other
Conference Name MANCHESTER BEACON Summit 2010
Conference Location Museum of Science & Industry
Start Date Nov 9, 2010
Deposit Date Jan 7, 2011
Publicly Available Date Jan 7, 2011
Publisher URL http://www.manchestersciencefestival.com
Related Public URLs http://www.wearpeace10.wordpress.com
Additional Information Event Type : Conference
Funders : Manchester Beacons for Public Engagement

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