Makerspace Showcase: Evaluating the Solution

Describe detailed and relevant testing methods, which generate accurate data, to measure the success of the solution.

To measure the success of the solution, I am going to compare my finished product with my design specifications and see if the product accomplishes the design specs. To test some of the design specs, I will need to ask someone to test my "lounge chair", and also ask for some feedback.

Explain the success of the solution against the design specifications.

I think I am not extremely successful, but it wasn't too bad.

The first thing that my design spec says is that it has to be made out of newspaper stixx (not counting the zip ties and top covering), which it was, but no entirely. Those two metal rods plays a big role in the whole support of the chair, and they were not newspaper stixx. Also, there was a very thick stick that I found, it was my classmate's experiment and it was layers of newspaper wrapped around a wood stick, which I used for the part that supports the bottom (body part).

The second thing says that it should be able to support at least 60 kg. My classmate who was almost 60 kg sat on it and it was able to hold him for almost a minute (before I asked him to get down). However, I am a little more than 40 kg and it was able to support me for at least 5 minutes. And a classmate of mine who was 35 kg sat on it for 15 minutes and it is still fine. Speaking of support, it leans to one side a little and if the longer you stay on the chair, the more it leans. (Although it seems to stop when it leans to an extent).

The third thing is that it should be durable enough to be used sometimes (30 mins each time 3 times a week) for at least four months. That means 4-5 minutes every day for four months. This hasn't been tested by I think it would need to be adjusted every time after being sit on since it tilt/leans afterwards.

The next spec says that it has to be rock-able. Although it seemed to rock fine when you get up and do it by hand, it's hard rock when you are sitting on it.

The fifth spec says it has to be comfortable. I think it does well here. The cardboard and thin cloth I added on top feels dry and cool. I thick the whole shape of the "lounge chair" is natural and fits the shape of a body well. My classmate sat on it a couple times and he said it was comfortable. I haven't ask some taller people to try it yet. But I think the main people this is for is perhaps the grade 5s or 6s (who are about the same size as me).

Covered by cardboard for better look was the next design spec. I did cover it with cardboard but the cardboard was for more for comfort and extra support (even though messy newspaper stixx probably looks worse). The white cloth gives it a better, cleaner, and more comfortable look. After all, I did put a cardboard and I did make it look better. So this design spec is accomplished.

The last design specification says it should be less than 140cm in length, 80cm in width, and 90cm in height. It didn't pass the limit so it fit this design spec.

Describe how the solution could be improved

I was really hoping that it could rock, but it was hard to get it rocking when you actually sit on it. So I think after adding more stixx at the bottom, I can attach on more large piece of cardboard on the bottom. I think that would make the bottom rounder instead of having a spiky bottom, so it should be easier to rock on.

If I were to make a new one, I would also roll more and tight (and thick) newspaper stixx. That way, I have strong newspaper stixx which I can put close together for more support.

Describe the impact of the solution on the client/target audience

The purpose of this unit/project was to showcase what we have in our design class. It was to let others know what we do in this class. Tell them what is available in this class, how to use them. Unfortunately, the possibilities here that are showcased is only newspaper stixx and how to put them together. However, this project is also to inspire others to make things. I think my project was a very big project, and I think it should inspire the younger grades how much can be achieved and what can be made in this class. This lounge chair will be left at school, and it is something that kids can actually see and try physically, and I think it will be something that kids will find interesting or cool and will be inspired.

I think that using newspaper stixx to make a chair is a good method and I would definitely recommend using a newspaper stixx machine to make a chair like this. I think this material is great because it can actually be really strong, and newspapers are things we have daily access to, so you can roll a lot of stixx and make a chair out of many newspaper stixx. It is even better if your family reads newspapers, now you can upcycle it in a pretty fun and interesting way. Newspaper stixx are also easy to roll, cut and put together (using zip ties), so the imagination and creativity can be turned into reality probably quicker and easier than other materials, such as wood or cardboard (not as strong). It doesn't require a lot of practice or high-level skills. However, it does train a person's patience and time as you are putting small pieces together. If people are working as a group then it's even better. It is because there are many parts in the process of rolling, cutting, and assembling the stixx that require people to discuss and work together. Everyone would have to understand the design and skills well enough, and work can easily be split and done separately, so it also makes a great group project. Therefore, I would recommend a Newspaper Stixx rolling machine for making a chair like this.

Makerspace Showcase: Creating the Solution

Makerspace Showcase: Creating the Solution

Demonstrate excellent technical skills when making the solution

 (I forgot to take a picture of my chair with the cloth on top and a fixed "head and neck rest".

Construct a logical plan, which outlines the efficient use of time and resources, sufficient for peers to be able to follow to create the solution

I had a set of measurements and a drawing on how long each stixx will be and how far they would be from each other. My design was to have two identical sides and a row of sticks connecting the sides and supporting the actual person.

1. I was going to roll a lot of newspaper stixx. I was going to make about 100.
2. I was going to cut every stick with a saw for both sides and mark them. Most of the measurements were paired up with another, so that I turn one stick into two, and roll less stixx.
3. Then, I was going to make the two sides first by precisely tying them together with zip ties.
4. And then, I was going to use the sticks that were not cut (which are mostly the same length) to connect the two sides together and make the top and bottom. That was also going to be done using zip ties.
5. Afterwards, I was going put a surface on top which was very likely to be cardboard. It was so that people will not be lying on thin hard stixx with gaps between each of them, and to spread the pressure a little.

Follow the plan to create the solution, which functions as intended and is presented appropriately
and
-explain changes made to the chosen design and the plan when making the solution.

1. I rolled about 70 newspaper stixx.
2. I started to cut them according to my measurements. I looked at the measurements, measured the correct length and cut it. Afterwards, I gave them a number according the their position in my list. (I turned most of the stixx into two). I only finished cutting the stixx for one side for this part. This is because I didn't have enough stixx, and it was time to start assembling the pieces.
3. I assembled the first side, and this part is basically just using zip ties to tie all the pieces / stixx together. I started with the part for the head because I marked the stixx from the front to the back. (The first few stixx I had someone hold them when I tied the zip ties diagonally for each interception, ending up with little crosses). I only had the back part (part for the legs) left before the main stick snapped. That stick connected the sections together. Since I was missing that part, I couldn't continue the leg part.
4. Then, I remembered that I collect two metal rods from an old laundry hanger that was going to be thrown away. So I brought them to school and replaced the original "main stick" with one of them. And then I finished that side. I thought it was great because the thickness of the rod is close to the newspaper stixx and it is really strong and hard to break.
5. Since I found out it took a lot of time referring to the measurements, cutting the stixx, and marking them, then sorting them out. I decided I would start with the metal rod and build the new side on top of the completed side (the completed side was strong and also rolled fine when I tried by hand). And I cut each stick and zip tie them immediately. Even if it sounds inefficient, it was actually a quicker process than cutting all the stixx and trying to find the right one. It was also easier and more convenient. For this side, I also used a plier to tighten the zip ties which was much easier and less painful than doing by hand. This part went much smoother and there wasn't much challenging about making this side since I had some experience with tying and cutting the newspaper stixx already.
6. In the middle of step 5, I actually had to roll more newspaper stixx because the ones left were poorly rolled and were not strong enough.
7. Afterwards, I picked the strongest newspaper stixx left and made the top of the "chair", which also connected the two sides and allowed it to balance on its own. For this part, I had to use long zip ties because there were three sticks for one intersection point. Most of the stixx were of the same length and I kept that approximate length. So I did not cut any stixx for this step. The stixx left were not the strongest ones, so I had to use more of them and put them closer than I expected for the bottom and back part. I didn't connect the bottom of the sides because I was out of stixx and running out of time. This made an unfixed distance on the base and made the chair tilt easily when people sat on it. Therefore, I added a cross brace for both the front and the back and at the bottom.
8. This part was when I added the cardboard on the top. The cardboard makes the chair more comfortable to lie on, spreads the pressure from the weight of a person, and also acts as stixx since it goes beyond the sides. I found a big cardboard box in the class and cut it out so it's not too wide and I left the end extended so not the feet can also be placed, not just the legs. Then, I poked holes with scissors so I could tie a zip tie around a small section of the cardboard and tie it to the stick available below. I did a couple of these throughout the cardboard so it is fixed and secured.
9. Then I added a piece of thin white cloth on top of the cardboard. That way it looks a better, and will perhaps feel better than just a piece of cardboard.

2D Design - The Grade 7 Yearbook Mock-up: Creating the Solution

2D Design - The Grade 7 Yearbook Mock-up: Creating the Solution

We are a bit unsatisfied with our school yearbook and are therefore making our own in photoshop using the principles of graphic design. I have already decide how it is going to look in the previous phase. In this phase which is creating the solution, I will be both making the product and teaching you how to make it step by step. I hope you'll enjoy and that this is helpful!

This is the final product. Good, right? Ha ha!

Note:

1. Download Adobe Photoshop CS6 before doing anything.
2. Please remember to always save your work.
3. Feel free to do it the way you like. This is just a reference and the contents and for making my product.
4. The yearbook page in this tutorial will only be able to fit 12-13 mugshots.
5. Please try to name each layer carefully and detailed.
6. Depend on both the words, videos, and screenshots, and make sense out of it.
7. Please make good use of the sites provided.
8. Please read the changes and problems carefully and don't repeat the same mistake.
9. Please read everything carefully.
10. If you have a question about the instructions that you have another way of doing it, you can do it your way. However, the instructions are the ways I recommend and that I think is the best, simplest, easiest.
11. Please revisit and review previous text or videos if you do not understand or forgot how to do something.
12. Please finish reading all the instructions before starting to work on it.
13. If you are not exactly following my instructions, which means you don't have your measurements on here. Then, please take a note of your measurements as the project goes.

If you haven't look at my previous blog post about this project, the above is the planning drawing for the page. Therefore, it is going to turn out looking like that. However, please be aware that it is telling the story of my class.

Step 1 - New File

This is what we're doing in this step.

As one of the design specifications is to make the page A4 size, I tried to do so. One of the mistakes I did was that I was thought I would go to a document, then take a screenshot of a page and put it in photoshop. And the result to that is a FAIL. That is because you have to set the size of your background before you start working it. And then, I found a good youtube video that helped a lot, I hope it can help you too:

Remember the ratio of A4 size is 29.7cm to 21cm. After setting up the background, I would like you to make sure that the layer is named "background" just to make it more convenient for the future.

Before we go any further, may you please collect the mugshots (in this case silly portraits) of the people (in this case your 12-13 classmates) and arrange them in case you haven't.

Step 2 - Decorating and Finishing the Background

This is what we're going to finish with in this step.

Now use the paint bucket to paint the background but do not add new layer. You can choose the colour you like, but I'm using light sky blue (I did something accidentally when I take the screenshot so it looks greyish). Now use the round rectangle tool, which is right below the curser tool. You'll have to right click and choose the correct tool. Now draw a round rectangle: Radius 7, Stroke is 6 pt, Fill is yellow. Once again, feel free to choose your own colour. Afterwards, move it upwards until its top line is gone. Now, draw the two diagonal lines on the left and the two on the right, trying to make sure they are about 45º. Do so by using the grid and counting the spaces when drawing it. Now, Use the rectangle tool draw a rectangle that is going to fit in the lines, and just drag it in. Use "transform" to make adjustments if it doesn't fit. if you don't get it just use the paint brush or pencil tool. If it ask rasterize shape or what, just click "OK". Now you have the place for titles, use "text" tool to put down "Autographs" in the middle, and "Mugshots" on both corners. I'm using bold Verdana. Make sure you use the rotate tool in transform (in the menu bar) the "Mugshots" text to fit it in its place.

Step 3 - First 4 Silly Portraits, Decorations, Getting Use to Doing This

This is what we're going to finish with in this step.

We are now drawing the black round rectangle with the yellow gears on it. Now, use the round rectangle tool and draw a round rectangle: Fill black, stroke black, 20 px. Draw it so that the edges are all round. Now, we are adding in the gears, I recommend the 3 that is right below. I used the second one.

Here is a video on how to put the gear and other stuffs like the mugshots into Adobe Photoshop (CS6). Enjoy!

Scale the gear properly and move it into the right place as shown in the screenshot. After you've done that, you'll have to put in the mugshots or silly portraits of you classmate. We'll do the first 4 in this step. Now, watch the video below and learn how to put in the mugshots/ Silly Portraits correctly. Then, do it for all four of the mugshots/ Silly Portraits and then we'll go to the next step.

I mentioned in the video that take a screenshot so that all the mugshots/ Silly Portraits are equal, so that none have a different ratio, being wider or longer. Actually, you don't necessarily have to do that, you can just use the crop tool. Below, there's is a link to a youtube tutorial in using the crop tool. Both ways work as well, so it depends which one you like.

Now before we go to the next step, use the line tool which is in the same column as the round rectangle tool. Use the line tool to draw a line (it is the thick one on the right above the silly portraits, in the screenshot on top). The line should be: Fill black, Stroke black, No specific pt, Weight 8 px. Draw the line diagonally.

Okay, we're done for this step. Let's go on if you're ready. Take a break if you want :)

Step 4 - Working on the Second Row of the Page

This is what we're going to finish with in this step. If you see stuffs like the shoe and stuffs above, just ignore it, it's not part of the step.

In this step, we are going to work on the 2nd row of the school yearbook page, in other words it is also the centre of the page as this page have 3 rows. By now, I expect you to already know how to import, rotate, scale etc. for the images.

In the screenshot, there are two Silly Portraits on the left. On top, there is a black rectangle with arrows on it. That is what we are working on now. First, use the line tool to create the rectangle. Draw a line: Fill black, Stroke black, No specific pt, Weight 30 px, -15º. And then we will add the smaller lines with arrow-heads. But how do you make a line with an arrow-head? Watch this youtube video.

Draw 3 lines with arrow-heads: Arrowheads Start, Fill yellow, Stoke no, No specific pt, 3 px
Now, we've completed the rectangle with the yellow arrows on it. So now all you have to do is to: (1) Import all of those mugshots/ Silly Portraits that you have arranged previously to be in this spot (2) Scale them properly and rotate them to -15º. (3) Put them into the right place.

Let's move on to the 2 mugshots/ Silly Portraits on the left with the line on top! First of all, use the line tool to draw a line: Fill black, Stroke black, No specific pt, Weight 8 px, 10º. So now all you have to do is to: (1) Import all of those mugshots/ Silly Portraits that you have arranged previously to be into this spot (2) Scale them properly and rotate them to 10º. (3) Put them into the right place.

We're going to be doing this now.

Use the round rectangle to draw a round rectangle: Fill yellow, Stroke black, 7 pt, Radius 12 px. You can look at the size comparing it to the mugshots/ Silly Portraits. Use the same gear image and put two in there with the same size. Scale it so that the gear fit in the round rectangle on the sides nicely and that it is round not long or wide. And then, use the text tool to type "7-2" in black and in bold Verdana (that is what I'm using and what I recommend). Now use the line tool to draw a line under the yellow round rectangle a bit on the right. The line should be: Fill black, Stroke black, No specific pt, 3 px. Now, we are gong to draw the robot hand thing, or a mechanic clip thing, under that line. In order to that, we first have to use the Ellipse tool to draw an oval that is a little wide. The Ellipse tool is in the same column as the round rectangle tool. Draw the oval: No fill, Stroke black, 7 pt.

We finished step 4!

Step 5

As we get closer to the end, you will find that it will get tougher and a bit more complicate and a bit more to do. Also, for this step, I have circled the parts to make it clear what 'm saying, but do not misunderstand and think that is a part of the yearbook page, it's not.

You will first have the make the part with the red circle. It is the same things: Gears, lines with arrow-head, black round rectangle. Now, you changed the settings and sizes for the lines and round rectangles. You can refer to the arrows in the next step and the gears in the third step. The round rectangle should be -8º, as well as those lines with the arrow-heads.  It should be drawn a little bit wider than the other "conveyor belts" of the boxes. Now we are going to work on the shoe and the spring. Download the images below and just import them into photoshop. Afterwards, please watch the video below.

We'll get to the box and the mugshots/ Silly Portraits afterwards. 

Now we are going to work on the part in the blue circle. This time we are not using the line to to draw a thick line, we are going to draw a thin round rectangle. Use the round rectangle tool to draw a round rectangle: Fill black, Stroke black, No specific pt, Radius 30 px. Draw it so it's thin, thin, thin, just as shown in the screenshot. It should be 7º.

Now we are gong to add the 5 mugshots/ Silly Portraits. Import the mugshots/ Silly Portraits and scale them and rotate them according to the information provided previously. Now, the three mugshots/ Silly Portraits on the left are gong to generally have to be smaller and closer together even if the "conveyor belt" is a bit wider. Then, do the ones on the right, they are the same as all the other ones we did in the previous steps.

Now we are gong to do the part in the yellow circle. First of all, simply use the Ellipse tool to draw a oval on the very end of the "conveyor belt" on the left, as shown in the screenshot above. I would name it "Circle Entry" or something like that. The oval should be: No fill, Stoke black, 5 pt. Draw it as in the screenshot, a long oval. Now draw one using the same adjustments and settings, but draw it horizontally to the bottom of the last picture, as shown in the screenshot. I would name it "Circle Exit" or something like that. Now connect the two of the ovals with the Pencil tool. Draw the line very very thin. Then, colour the inside black using the paint brush tool which is in the same column as the Pencil tool. Then use the text tool which is right above the curser tool (actually called the path selection tool). Put "Final" as one layer: 11 pt, In yellow. Then put the "Exams" from the top to the bottom just simply by pressing enter every-time use enter a letter. If you haven't put them in the correct place, do it now.

Now we are going to work on the part in the green circle. First draw the line with the line tool. Press shift while drawing it horizontally so it's 0º (only let go of the shift button when the line is formed). According to the screenshot, draw it right next to the bottom of the "Circle Exit". The line: Fill black, Stoke black, No specific pt, 5 px. Now fit a round rectangle on that line. Draw the round rectangle: Fill dark brown, Stroke black, 7 pt, 30 px. It has to be long enough to fit. It has to be able to fit a text that is: Arial bold, 24 pt, in yellow. And we are going to type in the text "The End" now. Make sure the box fit. Do not change any settings or the round rectangle and for the text. Draw a round rectangle all across under the line. And then type in "Congratulations".

Step 6

We are now going to work on the boxes with your class in there. So if you haven't change any settings or stuffs since the last step, just go to the rectangle tool which is in the same column as the round rectangle tool and change the shape stroke to 7 pt. Draw a small rectangle. Then, if you haven't change any settings for the text, just open a new text a put you class # in there. Then, rotate both the rectangle and the text according to the angle of the "Conveyor belts", and fit the in the rectangle, with the layer text above the rectangle. And there you go, boxes with class # on them. Put all of them in the centre of the "Conveyor belt". Except for the one in the third row on the right. For that one, place it a little on the left to leave some space for the autographs as there's a shoe and a spring.

Step 7

In this step, we are gong to add in the autographs. First of all, simply take a blank A4 paper and collect everyone's autograph (I suggest you get them to use a marker or at least make the lines thick so it would be obvious in the page), making sure that you have enough space between each. Then scan it. Then, open it in photoshop 12-13 times (depending on the # of people). Each time you open it use the crop tool or eraser tool, and then the magic wand tool to select one autograph only. The other way of doing that is: Opening the file and taking 12-13 screenshots, each time with a different autograph. Whichever way you do it, you will then have all of the in you yearbook page. Then, you just have to arrange them to make sure the correct autograph is on the correct person (with the "Conveyor belt" in between). However, for the last row on the right there are 2 mugshots. You will have to adjust the places so that everything fits. Also, on the left of the last row, the middle mugshot/ Silly Portrait would need a different arrangement for the autograph. I would put it in the bottom of the mugshot/ Silly Portrait as there is still space.

Please take note that this yearbook page does not include name (tags) as the Silly Portraits are suppose to be able to tell who that person is.

Before we finish, make sure you have it 300 ppi. That is what my class have came up with after discussing. You can of course change it if you want. Watch the video below if you dont' know how to do so.

You can also watch a video from youtube about it if you prefer:

So now you have your own (school) yearbook page! Happy? I hope it's useful and have helped you. I also hope you like the product and have enjoyed the process!

3D Modelling - Creating The Solution

3D Modelling - Creating The Solution (Steps)

In this phase we will be creating the solution. In this post, I will be teaching you how to make a desk (my project) with the steps. In the next post (it's too long), is my process journal, including my problems in it.

NOTE: Please change the measurements depending on what you want and your size. Mine are just for references.
NOTE: Erase every extra line along the way.

NOTE: You may want to read some of the suggestions and reminders at the bottom first before you start.
NOTE: I don't suggest you to start until you finish reading the steps and instructions.

Step 1 - Download, Explore and Learn How to Use Sketchup

First, you would need google sketchup to do this project - making a desk for yourself (or someone). You would not need versions like pro or 8.0. The link would bring you to where you should download Google Sketchup: http://www.sketchup.com/download

After downloading google sketchup, you should explore it. Or if you want some tutorials to learn it directly, here they are.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjh9_iWiKeQ&list=PL12C9BABFE3C49962

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=workshop+addict+sketchup&sm=3

You might want to have a look at both and choose which series is more suitable for you.

Step 2 - The Basic Model of the Desk Without Anything

Accurately draw the 2D shape of the desk, and then pull it into 3D.

If you want to make the same desk as me,  follow the scale of the above drawing. It should be 70cm tall.

Step 3 - Going Into Detail And Making Shelves, Small "Wall", Pencil Container

a) Shelf

As it will be really hard to explain and read the measurements of the shelf, watch this screen recording. When you watch, please pay attention to the bottom when I type down the length.

This one shows you the thickness of the walls, and the depth of the shelf.

For the walls and the top layer, they are all 3 cm thick. For each layer separating top and bottom of the shelf, it should be 10cm thick. From the left one, to the one next to it, and to the closest one, the depth are: 17cm, 12cm, 29cm - respectively.

b) Small "Wall" on the Table Edge

Now it is time to make the small "wall" on the table edge. This is for preventing things from falling off the table. If you don't need it, you can skip that part. Draw a 2D shape with the height of 5cm and the thickness of 1 cm, at any point at the edge of the table (recommend to draw it on the side of shelf). Then use the "follow me" tool:

 to pull it all the way down to the corner of the table, and move the curser down the other side of the table edge (do not click when at the corner of the table edge).

c) Pencil Container

This is how you make the built-in pencil container. In the screen recording, it doesn't mention the location of the pencil container, it is up to you, but I recommend as close to the edge as possible.

You can choose to not do it five cm out and five cm in. It's because it may make the pencil container intersect with the drawers below.

Step 4 - Drawer, Paper Rack, Book Holder

a) Drawer & "Space for Putting Things Under the Desk"

NOTE: " " means "Space for Putting Things Under the Desk"
The next thing you should make is the drawer and the " ".

The video below is to show you the measurements for the drawer and the " ".

The thickness of the wall above and under is 3cm. The thickness separating the drawer and the " " is about 2cm thick. To make them, draw the 2D rectangle shape on the side of the table (with the separate distances to make the correct thickness of walls). Then use the push/pull tool to create the depth. If the pencil container is done going under, beware that the drawer might intersect with it, don't let that happen, so make the depth according to the pencil container.

To make the actual drawer (not the hole for it), make it 1 cm smaller than the hole in every dimension. Make sure all the wall are at least 1cm thick, otherwise, it might break easily. You may not want to make it too thick as it would take away the inside-space. Make the handle the way you like.

Actual Drawer

b) Paper Rack

You can decide the size of the paper rack depending on yourself. I'll teach you according to mine.

If you can see the brown area, that is the area of my paper rack that things can be put on - not including pillars is what I mean. The brown area is is 26cm wide, 33cm long - A little bigger than A4 paper.

Pull the back of the paper rack so that is ON the edge of the table (the red circle).

Each space (the red rectangles) is 8cm high. The two layers (the blue rectangles) in between are 4 cm thick. The pillars are 2 cm from the side, 3 cm from the front. All the pillars are done equally - either in the middle or a quarter from the edge (according to the top width - the pulled out one).

c) Book Holder

The below video is about all the measurements of the book holder.

Draw the 2D shape shown at first, and then pull it into a 3d shape. There are other instructions you might want to follow in there. You need to use an unfamiliar tool here - the protractor - Please learn it before using it.

That two thingy for "holding the book open" is not necessary.

Step 5 - "Place for Putting Legs", Hook, Cable Holder

a) Place for Putting Legs for Comfort

The measurements for this one depends on the length and size of your legs and feet. Make sure you don't make it too high: about half-way to your knee, almost to your gastrocnemius. I recommend the interior angle as you can see, to be 110º.

If you want to make a girder across to make it more stable, it should be around 2.5cm thick, and 8cm high.

b) Hook

The hook should be located at that part of the table.

Use the arc tool to draw the 2D shape of the hook. The 2D shape should look like this.

Use the "push/pull" tool to make it 4 cm wide.

c) Cable Holders

Cable holders are probably the hardest part of this. Watch the tutorial below and learn how to make one. Make it according to the size you want. Make one, copy-paste it and place it wherever else you want.

NOW ADD ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT (YOURSELF).

Step 6 - Style and Decoration and Colouring

Flames:

Draw the flames with the arc. And then draw two more inside the big one (or you can copy-paste and reset then size if you want). Then, pull the three 2D flame shapes into 1cm, 2cm, 3cm. You can do that inside to outside, or outside to inside. Then do more of them. You can colour it like how I did (look at the image) or you can choose your own colour. The back of the desk where you can't see is in red because it will match with the red cabinet in my home. You should choose your own colours and styles though to be more creative!

HOPE YOU ENJOYED MAKING IT!

Changes from previous phase:

1. The thingy for putting my arms on is pretty useless so I didn't make it.
2. I was struggling putting my head (statue) in sketchup and on the desk. I have decided that is not an important part of it. Therefore, I now skipped it.

Suggestions and Reminders:

1. Plan your work and time wisely and make sure you know everything before you start working on it.
2. Delete every extra line along the way, regularly or immediately.
3. If you find out there are hollows or surfaces disappear, try to undo it and erase the extra lines and do it again.
4. If you aren't sure what you're actually trying to make, re-read the passages again carefully. If what you're making is an idea of yours, not in these steps, stop and think carefully. You can also use these tutorials to help you:

http://www.sketchup.com/learn/videoshttp://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=workshop%20addict%20sketchup&sm=3http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjh9_iWiKeQ&list=PL12C9BABFE3C49962http://help.sketchup.com/en/article/73815

If you want to make a statue of your head (which is not shown is these steps), you can visit this website and learn how to use 123D catch:

http://www.123dapp.com/howto/catch