We wrapped a hand in PVA to get a picture of the textures and geometries of the hand. Viewed through the microscope, the PVA really emphasises some of the amazing geometries of the back of the hand.
We worked through a series of studies of one of our group (James) hand, picking out and emphasising details. As you can see, the hands have a series of really interesting features, often lost when seen together. This deconstruction and superposition forces us to see the details we often glaze over.
We made a musical glove using the BBC Microbit and based on a design by Helen Leigh . We programmed it to make a different sound depending on what compass direction the wearers hand was pointed. and also based on how your hand moved in the x,y and z plane. Pimoroni sell a kit to make a proper version of this here The glove was made by Laura and the circuit soldered by Claire, helped by Duncan.
Jen used her sculpture knowledge to build alginante mould of her hand. And then cast it with plaster of Paris. The plaster of paris did not have enough time to set due to the science hackday rush so Jen's hand lost a few fingers. This was great fun and I think the other hackers liked seeing some sculpture being made beside all the electronics hacking.