Harnessing plastic deformation in porous 3D printed ceramic light screens

Traditional fabrication methods of architectural ceramics seek to minimize plastic deformation during wet-processing by prioritizing sectional consistency. Adapting thickness is critical for improving material performance address localized functional requirements. Functionally Graded Additive Manufacturing (FGAM) enables a design-to-production process where profiles can be designed achieve targeted characteristics. This research utilizes FGAM with Liquid Deposition Modelling (LDM) prioritize over form generation. graded 3D printed ceramic screens are produced decorative lighting applications. Custom tool path generation implemented create modelling techniques that capitalize on the viscoelastic properties clay. The prototypes obstruct, reflect, and transmit light across their component sections grade brightness illumination. paper outlines involved in altering porous clay structures corresponding light-scattering behaviour counterparts. organized resolution porosity within each series prototypes. In 'Small' typology, utilized at scale single print layer dense multi-layered condition disperses evenly. 'Medium' compounded multiple layers directional apertures. 'Large' extrusion variation introduced exaggerate generate multi-directional scattering.