Laser Cutter Experiment
My initial later cut experiments used the iconography of the Yorkshire Rose to further this sense of national/regional pride within the connotation of my banknotes, the alternate patterns were then security features using a repeat pattern of the note value which was inspired by the holograms of the current english bank series. When testing this, I initially set the laser cutter to engrave the design however the design was to intricate and material too this therefore the laser cutter wouldn't handle this detail within the small components.
Working from this initial experiment I refined the design to its basic components using a much simpler design of the Yorkshire rose. I had to re-deisng the alternate pattern as the typographic repeat was not legible at this small scale, re-visiting the original holograms on the current banknotes I was inspired by the large numerical value that would be distinct and had more change of being produced legibly using the laser cutter. Re-testing this new design I had to alter the settings to ensure the laser cutter didn't cut through the material and found a manually increased speed on the kiss cut setting worked in etching the design into the acetate that created an effective contrast against the more modular aesthetic of the paper banknote.
I further experimented with the laser cut component of my design adding colour to the engraving by rubbing etching ink into the engraving and wiping the excess from the surface however found this wasn't as effective as the transparent effect the etching provided by itself therefore disregarding this stage of testing as the transparent etching was softer and complemented the paper design more appropriately creating a nice link with the spot varnished lines.
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