Music Type;

The chosen music up for re-interpreting into a material composition is that of Emir Kusturica and the No Smoking Or-chestra. This evocative fusion of carnival and elevator music, promotes the sense of a toe-curling, fizzing, bouncing and clicking sensation, boiling up your spine, and tingling your teeth until your mouth has carved a half-moon from ear-to-ear.The music can attack the central nervous system like the sudden onslaught of a stroke.And in severe cases, imitate that of mercury poisoning; of which symptoms typically include sensory impairment (vision, hearing, speech), disturbed sensation and a lack of coordination. The recommended cure is to swap all your mercury fillings in your mouth, for a magnetic amalgam; which will ensure a perfect fit of your new say ahh speaker, to whisper songs quietly inside your head.

Orchestral Elements;

Emir Kusturica and the No Smoking Orchestra composed an album for Emir Kusturica’s film titled: Black cat, White cat.

The band frequented throughout the film, playing on a boat, in retirement hospital, down the road, up a tree, on another boat (a rowboat) at a wedding, amongst a gaggle of geese, etc.

Regarding the music, Emir Kusturica says : ”what we obtain at the end is a kind of mixture between the traditional music and the Cuban “sound”, a world music impossible to identify precisely, in a word : free. Nothing more nor-mal finally, since the music is the synthesis of all the other.” –kustu.com

Various elements of the orchestra were embellished, especially that of the jews harp instrument; whom which the protagonist used at his own idle disposal.

The Jews Harp Instrument;

The jews harp works off the resonance of the mouths chamber.By resting the instrument on your teeth, the vibrations can either shatter your spine, or create sweet serenading sounds.

Vibrations and resonance;

Sound is solely vibration of which is transmitted to our senses through the ear, and recognised as sound only at our nerve centres.To form words in speech, the mouths resonating chamber is utilized to its full extent, this same rule can also apply as an amplifier for the say ahh speaker. The following is quoted from “The Oldest Magic: A guide to the prehistory, ancient history, nature of and early influence of Music” Lew Paxton Price, 1995.From the earliest times Music was potent magic - altering the minds and emotions and thus altering reality through its effects on the behavior of listeners.All objects have a frequency or set of frequencies with which they naturally resonate when struck, plucked, strummed or somehow disturbed. Each of the natural frequencies at which an object vibrates is associated with a standing wave pattern. When an object is forced into resonance vibrations at one of its natural frequencies, it vibrates in a manner such that a standing wave is formed within the object. So the natural frequencies of an ob-ject are merely the harmonic frequencies at which standing wave patterns are established within the object. These standing wave patterns represent the lowest energy vibrational modes of the object or complex system. While there are countless ways by which an object can vibrate (each associated with a specific frequency), objects favor only a few specific modes or patterns of vibrating. The favored modes (patterns) of vibration are those, which result in the highest amplitude vibrations with the least input of energy.

Things that go in the mouth;

Unbeknown to plenty are the countless ‘unnatural’ items we put in our mouths daily.The geometries within the mouth play an important role in determining these objects; hence the initial experi-ments were in casting with wet cotton wool, the roof of the mouth. This experiment failed due to gravity; thus the next task was to try a product with a high roof-of-your-mouth-sticking factor: Peanut Butter.A mold was then made in plastercine of the mouths palate, and cast in plaster, wax, sugar, chewing gum (which is comprised of wax and sugar)Utensils were also sought, for their material qualities and patina.

Materials Part 1;The initial material experiments were keeping within the previous mention of ‘things that go in the mouth’.

Chalk, aka, Gypsum, is a main ingredient in Toothpaste, and was re-formed, via pulverizing a solid form back to a powder, then re-cast in a new mold. Gypsum properties:1. Remolded when wet, carved, powdered, absorbs moisture, resistant to slumping and weathering compared to clays.2. When the sun shines through gypsum, it replicates moonlight.3. Chalk is porous, and can hold a large volume of water, acts as a natural reservoir that releases slowly.4. Used in rock climbing to reduce perspiration.5. A colour retention in foods6. A laxative7. Additive to salt for free-flowing8. Used in taxidermy for whitening skulls9. Metal parts in cars were cast in gypsum molds10. Winstone imports gypsum from Australia to NZ Porcelain was also smashed down and re-formed, this time sticking with its traditional bedfellows in dentistry measures; metal amalgam fillings were used to hold the composition together.

Rubber was sought for its opposing qualities to that of hard porcelain, the bouncing sensation from its inherent qualities, and then how it eventually melts down to reveal its amorphous qualities.

Goose quills were dissected to discover the bone structure beneath. Chewing Gum was melted down with Paraffin wax to re-create a new chewing gum, this led on to remaking a chewing gum from its top components, wax and sugar. This revealed beautiful crystalline forms. Medicated gum acts as a delivery system to introduce medicinal substances into the saliva and thus the blood-stream.

Dentistry;

The traditions in dentistry were sought and discovered, along with the new advancements, this info contributed in dictating the application in the product: (e.g. reinforcing its placement in a context) “The goal of rapid mechanical prototyping is to be able to quickly fabricate complex-shaped, 3D parts directly from computer-aided design models… This new method of modeling has raised many attentions in dentistry especially in the field of surgery and implantology…”

Bruxism is classified as a habit, attributed to that of biting ones nails; although teeth do not grow back like nails do. Bruxism is teeth grinding which wears away the enamel layer of teeth, sometimes termed as “gnashing of teeth” Fillings in teeth were typically made from amalgam of various metals to fill a gap, although amalgam does not adhere to the tooth structure without the aid of cements or dovetail joints.Crowns, Veneers, Caps and bridges, composed of ceramic/porcelain, metal, resin. “At 1350°C, the single crown coping or bridge framework reaches its optimal strength in the Cercon heat furnace. Processed in a chalky-soft state, then just sintered hard – that is the secret of the “all-ceramic aesthetics” of zir-conium oxide-TZP (“tetragonal zirconia polycrystals”).”

“On August 7, 2006, Apple Inc. Filed a patent for using zirconia ceramics as casing for mobile devices. Some of the current iPods contain radios for built-in Nike+, Bluetooth, or wireless networking. Using zirconia-based ceramics rather than steel or aluminium for its radio transparency characteristics would enable such internal anten-nae to be within the device, without the need for changes in thickness or a window, like the iPod touch.”

Dental Tools;

A close inspection and collection of dental tools was acquired to gain insight and aesthetic understanding into the design for a product, which resides on a tooth.

Mold Castings;

Impressions were taken of the teeth, to gain a deeper understanding into the structure the product will be adher-ing to; and ultimately influence the aesthetics of the product.Particular attention was paid to the #31 tooth (2nd molar, or 12 yr molar), as this will be the desired tooth, which the magnetic amalgam filling will be put in place.Molars are important in humans to retain our vertical dimension.

Components;

For a functioning product to work all the essential components was sought.Numerous speakers and headphones were dissected for a careful inspection of their innards;The geometries of the resulting essential components impressioned themselves into the product design, hence manipulating the aesthetic outcome. To work with them and not against them was the key; creating housing for each individual unit.

Transmitter;

The first transmitter designs were referencing the object in which the transmitter would be essentially plugging into; to sap its sound waves, to send on to the wireless speaker. The first design incorporated a housing space for the speaker to recharge, and revealed parts of its components for reference to use.

The second transmitter design was delving further into the mouth, (where the speaker resides) via use of utensils materials. In this case a fork was used, which not only talked about the aforementioned scenario, but also worked with the vibration and resonance tones created by tuning forks, to reference the sounds of which the device would emit.

The final redesign entailed an awareness of all the components involved, which resulted in a flowing form up from the source (Ref. jackport, transmitter details).

Transmitter Details;

To draw reference and pay a honourable mention to the main component of the transmitter is the jack port. This device seems to work off the function of that of a Parasite; hence, its parasitic/parasitism aka a symbiotic relation-ship is formed between the transmitter and the device it is drawing its transmissions from.Through further research emerged that of ectoparasites, those that live on the surface of the host; an epiphyte, lives on the host, but not off it. Thus the design incorporates the siphon action of the jack port on its host, be it a record player, an ipod or even a computer, the trick is to suck out the innards (sound) which will ultimately benefit the parasite and its offspring; in this case, the wireless speaker. The wireless speaker will find a sanctuary to house itself and re-charge, on the body of the transmitter, which in turn draws charges up from the power produced by its host. “…I was standing on the shoulders of giants.” Einstein, A.

Speaker Details;

Wireless speakers do exactly the same thing as all speakers: translate an electric signal into an acoustic one. The difference is these signals are not transmitted through wires, but through radio waveThis technology is based on the radio transmission of FM signals from a transmitter to the speakers. You can position the speakers up to 45 to 90 metres away from the base station and they work even through walls, ceilings and floors.Wireless speakers are said to interfere especially with older cordless phones and baby monitors. A good wireless speaker system will let you do some tuning in order to overcome those interferences.

Teeth Collection;

These teeth were gradually collected and thus stored in a bedside drawer for the past 24 years; wrapped in a ball of cotton wool, and multiplying at a rate slightly faster than the children shedding them.

Every cherished object has a story to tell, let your say ahh wireless speaker system reach the heights of warranting stories to share.

Artisans;

Artisan versus machine, and looking at the loss of value of the production line, mass-produced item over the care poured over a hand-made item. Looking at working with the traditional craftsman, dentists to customise it, and watchmakers to put the components together.

The say ahh Mp3 player express’ the different qualities and layers of these artisans dedication and care; especially with the permanence and the custom-made quality. There is an immense focus on the details and fine joints.By using true Artisans in the craft of the product, infuses it with a layer of emotional value; its about the value and respect of each other over machines.

Production Line;The employees will be sparse, and extremely specialized. (Ref. Artisans) The production line will consist of the dentist, a dental technician and watchmaker.A common theme amongst the Employees is their use of a magnifying glass of some sort. Hence the official uniform of the say ahh company is the magnifying glasses (Loupe). The dentist is the first point of contact for the customer; whom which receives their new magnet/amalgam filling in preferably (for acoustic and aesthetic qualities) the #31 tooth. (Ref. menu page for tooth ref.)The dental technician utilizes their awesome skills (which are currently becoming considerably redundant, due to 3D printing advancements in tooth replica production, Ref. Dentistry) to make the bone china Porcelain parts. Meanwhile a Watchmaker will have cut the Stainless Steel mesh screens and copper wiring to size, and assembled the speaker and transmitter, finishing off with the 0.5mm screws to hold it all in place. (Hence the necessary Loupe official uniform)Production runs are small, to counter for the intense detailed labor involved, So Typically a shift is 2x 2hour shifts per day, 3 days a week.The tools used in the production line are typically tweezers, magnifying glasses, pincers, drills, and bucket loads of nerves (for a steady hand).The dental Technician thus will also have their typical dental work hours, which can be utilized for the waiting times during the firing process of the porcelain production.

Periodic Table of Elements;

From the beginning stages of all the raw materials used in the manufacture of the say ahh speaker system, arises a disconcerting similarity: mining.

Excavating rare-precious metals from the earths core, to make the materials, like that of excavating teeth, and fill-ing, drilling cavities.

From Dust to Dust; Thus the decision to use such materials of which are closer than some to their natural mineral state.

Neodymium Magnets;

Neodymium is Greek for neos (new) didymos (twin) and packs more magnetic energy per ounce than conven-tional ferrite, samarium cobalt or aluminium magnetsNeodymium is also used in ceramics to colour glazes.“Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeb) or ‘Neo’, is a super high power magnet material that is generally considered to be the strongest of the permanent magnet materials. It will maintain its magnetism indefinitely unless it is sub-jected to temperatures over 80c, when it will lose its magnetism permanently. Neo’s are Nickel plated for both cosmetic and protection reasons and this makes them bright silver in colour. These magnets are very hard and therefore machining these postproduction is not recommended.” www.magnets.co.nz

With such devastating and irreversible effects the mining industry catering for ‘green technologies’ is having on the earth, a limitation to the smallest quantity deemed necessary for ultimate usage in the product is sought. A 3mmx2mmx1mm size of neodymium magnet per unit is required, which from a New Zealand supplier, Magnets NZ, can get wholesale for 0.30 each. This is a very small price to pay for such a long-term taxing material on the earth.“…rare-earth metals - known in the mining industry as ‘unobtainiums’ because they are so scarce - will be ex-tracted using boiling acid and other toxic chemicals. This two-mile-wide crater in one of the most remote corners of China is the secretive Baiyun Obo mine. It’s the world’s biggest mine and the largest single source of rare-earths, the metallic elements that are driving the global revolution in green technology. The rare-earths blasted out of rocks here feed more than 77 per cent of global demand for elements such as terbium, which power low-energy lightbulbs; neodymium, which powers wind turbines; and lanthanum, which powers the batteries of hybrid cars such as the Toyota Prius. They are also used in mobile phones, computers, iPods, LCD screens, washing machines, digital cameras and X-ray machines, as well as missile guidance systems and even space rockets. Industries reliant on the rare-earths are estimated to be worth an astonishing £3trillion, or five per cent of global GDP[…] Inside the factory, boiling sulphuric acid flows in open trenches and boiling yellow lava spews out of kilns at the end of rotating steel pipes. The sulphur-filled air stings the eyes and burns the lungs. Workers’ clothes were peppered with acid burns[…]Ironically, as the environment surrounding the mines in Inner Mongolia becomes more poisoned, demand for green technology in the West is driving up demand for rare-earth metals. Worldwide consumption is expected to hit 200,000 tons a year.” -Richard Jones, Daily Mail, Jan 2010.

Copper Wire;

The copper wiring in both the speaker and the transmitter, is produced from recycled sources, and due to the small quantity required per unit (<20mm) the sourcing of enough wiring to do a full production run (typically 200, thus <4m of wire is required)

“Good quality high conductivity copper can be recycled by simple melting and check analysis before casting, either to finished shape or for subsequent fabrication.”

“…Copper has an infinite recyclable life. Copper was first used by humans more than 10,000 years ago. A copper pendant discovered in what is now northern Iraq has been dated about 8700 B.C. Known worldwide copper re-sources are estimated at nearly 5.8 trillion pounds of which only about 0.7 trillion pounds (12%) have been mined throughout history... and nearly all of that is still in circulation, because copper’s recycling rate is higher than that of any other engineering metal. Each year in the U.S.A., nearly as much copper is recovered from recycled material as is derived from newly mined ore... and when you exclude wire production, most of which uses newly refined copper, the amount of copper used by copper and brass mills, ingot makers, foundries, powder plants and other industries shows that nearly three-fourths (72%) comes from recycled copper scrap. More then half of this scrap is “new” scrap, such as chips and turnings from screw machine production... the remainder is “old” scrap, such as discarded electric cable, junked automobile radiators or even ancient Egyptian plumbing. Copper’s recycling value is so great that premium-grade scrap normally has at least 95% of the value of the primary metal from newly mined ore. According to Andy Kireta Sr, president of the Copper Development Association Inc., “Our ability to reuse copper extracted from recycled product is a tribute to an industry that’s environmentally conscious regarding its use of natural resources on behalf of consumers.” It’s one of the most used and reused of our “modern” metals.

Plastic Membrane;

The thin plastic membrane is utilized for its qualities when stretched taught over the copper wire, will be the vi-brating membrane of which generates the sound.The membrane is made from PET plastic similar to that found in touch-screen applications (and milk jugs)

“Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family and is used in synthetic fibers; beverage, food and other liquid containers; thermoforming applications; and engineering resins often in combination with glass fiber. […]PET is commonly recycled, and has the number “1” as its recycling symbol.” Re: Wiki

“Polyethylene was first produced by the high pressure process by ICI, Britain, in the 1930’s. They discovered that ethylene gas could be converted into a white solid by heating it at very high pressures in the presence of minute quantities of oxygen. […] ICI named their new plastic “polythene” and found that they were able to produce it in a density range of about 0.915 to 0.930g cm-3. It is known today as LDPE and has its single biggest useage in blown film. […]Polyethylene film manufacturers would tend to recycle this waste, either in house or using a contract recycler to turn the waste film back into pellets for re-use. In New Zealand, approximately 7% by weight of the waste stream is due to plastics. Polyethylene, of course, is only one of the many plastics contributing to this figure.” Priscilla Lepoutre (Transpak Industries Ltd.)

Stainless Steel Mesh;

“Steel production started [in New Zealand] in 1970 with the Glenbrook mill pioneering the direct reduction of ironsand and coal to make iron and steel. The Glenbrook process is unique. No other steelmaking operation in the world makes steel in the same way.Titanomagnetite is separated from the sand via magnetic and gravity methods. Iron is produced from the ironsand concentrate using coal as a source of energy and as a chemical reagent, which reduces the iron oxide in the ironsand to iron. Limestone sourced from Otorohanga is used as a purifying agent. When operating to capacity the steel mill uses 80,000 tonnes a year. The gas produced from the coal is used to generate some of the electricity used in the mill.Up to 1 million tonnes of water circulates through the steelmaking and finishing plants. About 20,000 tonnes of fresh water is added daily. Extensive recycling and the use of site storm water assists in water conservation. Water is cleaned, cooled, and recirculated many times in each process.

Ironsand together with Huntly coal is preheated in a furnace to 600ºC. This converts the coal to a charcoal. The mixture is then fed into a kiln with carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide reacts with the charcoal to form carbon monoxide (2C+02=2CO). The carbon monoxide reduces the iron oxide releasing carbon dioxide in the proc-ess (FeO+CO=Fe+CO2). The kiln product is then fed through an electric melting furnace where the charcoal reduces the remaining iron oxide to pig iron with a carbon level of about 4%. The pig iron is fed into an oxygen steelmaking furnace where the carbon content is lowered again and it is refined as steel.”

From the supplier, Steel and Tube New Zealand, the factory will receive the sheet (a run of 100,000 units requires a sheet of just 1mx1m.)This in turn will be cut into manageable sizes, to in turn be hand-cut to the desired size of 2mmx3mm.The Steel and tube do contract a cutting service, but regrets to inform that their machinery does not cut that small.The hand-cutting task is simply one step in the many, which make this product a unique and hand-made rare beauty.Thus the production runs are kept to a minimum to reduce labor costs (due to the high labor time of the produc-tion)

Bone China Porcelain;

Porcelain acts as an electrical insulator, is sound conductive and has teeth feel qualities. It also acts as carrier material to magnets.Ceramics, in their crystal form is Sapphire, which is used in Watchfaces. Bone China Porcelain is typically composed of 50% bone ash, 25% clay (Halloysite Kaolin) and 25% feldspar. 50% Bone ash (Di-Calcium Phosphate):“…It is produced from animal bone, which is first processed to remove any adhering meat which is generally sold as pet food. The bone is then treated to remove glue, which is processed and upgraded for use in normal applications where glue is used, and also for the sizing of expensive paper. The raw bone which is left after the meat and glue have been extracted is then heated to about 1000 C at which temperature any residual organic material is burned off and the structure of the bone is changed to form suitable for the manufacture of bone China. The high temperature used also sterilizes the bone. Prior to use the bone is finely ground with water before inclusion in the bone China body and it is calcined bone which gives traditional bone China its translucency and whiteness.” 25% Clay (Halloysite Kaolin):Halloysite is 50% silica and 50% clay. Al2Si2O5(OH)42H2O+SiO2 The world’s leading porcelain and bone china manufacturers use halloysite from New Zealand because the purity of the clay and the low iron and Titania content produce exceptional whiteness and translucency to ceramic ware.“Halloysite clays are currently mined in Northland at two sites: Matauri Bay and Mahimahi. About 80,000 cubic metres of the raw clay are mined each year by Imerys Tableware New Zealand Ltd. The clay is excavated and transported to the treat-ment facility. At the present rate of production, the current site has another 40 years of production.The clay was formed by hydrothermal alteration and subsequent subtropical weathering of Pliocene/Pleistocene rhyolites. The unprocessed material typically contains 50% halloysite, 50% silica and occasional minor feldspar. Using careful grade controls at the mine site, clay is extracted using open cast quarrying methods and stockpiled into various plant feed grades. Approximately 50% of the plant feed is supplied from each quarry. The clay is processed using crushing, grinding and fine gravity separation techniques.” Bone China Porcelain Cont.

25% Feldspar: Feldspar acts as a flux to form a glassy phase in ceramic bodies such as vitreous china, tiles and sanitary ware.

Production Process:Generally, a large metal master mold is used, to form the plaster mold, which in turn is used to make the production molds. To cut back on a potentially costly metal mold, this step is skipped, and the plaster molds are made electronically, the intricate details can be accurately milled in volume. (Typically, the mold will make 200 parts, as per image 12 (PG 23) thus enabling plenty of room for error, to ensure the finished pieces are of the top quality grade.)The array of parts and “tree” will be generated on a computer, and the electronic data fed to a CNC milling machine to make a multiple cavity, two- sided plaster mold, into which the porcelain parts get cast. After being formed, the porcelain parts are bisque-fired, which helps minimize shrinkage during firing. Next, the pieces are hand-painted with an enamel glaze, for strength and lasting beauty.The parts are then fired in a gas and electricity kiln, which is more economical and energy efficient than a periodic kiln; going through these steps, for the following reasons: “…The ware will enter a preheating zone and move through a central firing zone before leaving the kiln via a cooling zone. During the firing process, a variety of reactions takes place. First, carbon-based impurities burn out, chemical water evolves (at 100 to 200 degrees Celsius), and carbonates and sulphates begin to decompose (at 400 to 700 degrees Celsius). Gases are produced that must escape from the ware. On further heating, some of the minerals break down into other phases, and the flux (feldspar) reacts with the decomposing minerals to form liquid glasses (at 700 to 1,100 degrees Celsius). These glass phases are necessary for shrinking and bonding the grains. After the desired density is achieved (greater than 1,200 degrees Celsius), the ware is cooled, which causes the liquid glass to solidify, thereby forming a strong bond between the remaining crystalline grains. After cooling, the porcelain is complete.”

Upcycled Tools;

Upcycling is one up on the chain from re-cycling, due to it typically referencing a product of which has been granted a new life, one, which is somewhat better than its previous life.

By taking this concept and pushing it through the design of the transmitter for the product, is to pay respect to the forgotten and rusty, and grant them new life.

This is especially prevalent in today’s new creation climate of rapid-production and manufacturing using machines ever increasingly more than human skills and tools; therefore a veritable quantity of unused tools will be lying dormant.

With this up-grade they are granted a new life, of which energy, actual electrical currents of energy will be pulsat-ing through them, like a modern day Pinocchio, your rusty old tools can live and sing.

The tools will be sourced from sheds and dumps, antique stores and drawers; The ultimate ideal would be that the new customer of a say ahh wireless speaker system, would use an old tool which is dear, and once forgotten to them. An intensely personal form of customizing the product.

Jack Port;

The jack port is an integral component of the product, which when disregarded, resulted in a disjointed design. The reconfiguration, (Ref. Transmitter final) incorporates and highlights the jack ports parasitic qualities; a due respect and homage is paid to this tiny penetrating item.From a manufacturer in China, this important component can be purchased at merely 0.40 a unit.

Measurements;

The starting core of the resulting measurements is from the internal components (Ref. Components) and the external boundaries of measurements is the tooth.The angles in the speaker are such to fit comfortably within the surroundings, and to give the resulting faceted edges. The angles and measurements of the transmitter are to tie the top (Ref. Up-Cycled Tools) with the jack port in a cohesive manner.All measurements are such to pay respect to the end user, and the environments in which usage may result in.

Aesthetics;

The corner angles are as such, to enable when all packed together in a tray, a gap for the workers tweezers to go, to pick up the article for further inspection/assembly.The size and symmetrical geometric configuration is such to take reference from crystalline structures.Being as a device which sits on the tooth, there necessitates a resemblance or an honor of the surroundings.The transmitter has connotations with parasites, and the use of up-cycled tools (tweezers/pliers etc) connects it with the dentistry founding’s.The splaying of the pliers out from the jack ports join, is to bring in the tooth root structure, which in turn houses the nerves, of which the internal wiring of the transmitter is in this circumstance.

Alt End uses;

The resulting end user will in turn manipulate and alter any object beyond the ideas of the producer; hence a small delve into the possibilities which may emerge in the future:

Use the Speaker for lip synching; even for a mute to type out what they wish to say, and the speaker translates it out of their mouth.

Use the product as a translation tool, by plugging the transmitter into an iPhone (et al) and using a translation app, the resulting language translation can be said through there own mouth. No more night classes.

Use the speaker as a bedtime story reader from an absent parent, by magnetising the say ahh speaker to the inside of a bedside lamp, the lamps shape will act as an amplifier of the sound.

One consumer may magnetise the speaker to their fridge door, which everytime they get close to the fridge, they will hear the speaker telling them what foods they should be reaching for; also it could just be to play music on the fridge, which is especially nice when it’s a hot day and you stand inside the fridge door, salsa sounds could be emitted.

The end user could stick the speaker to the toaster to pick up the radio to listen to whilst making a cup of tea.

Another alternative is to magnetise the speaker to your earrings to have it whisper quietly in your ear.

You could magnetise the speaker to the mirror frame to listen to the weather report whilst brushing your teeth

- Use the resonating chamber of a cup or glass to amplify the sound slightly, and have this glass as part of a cen-trepiece at a dinner party, resulting in no more uncomfortable silences.

Final images;

Posters/Advertising;

The Advertising for the say ahh product is simple and subtle, evoking curiosity in the consumer and quietly whis-pers the emotions the product will evoke.

These will be spread throughout publications, magazines, newspapers, as posters in dentistry receptions, as online advertisements in the appropriate sites, and scaled up as billboards and street posters.

Pricing;

per unitBone China: 0.00017kg @ $4.95/kg = $0.000034Stainless steel mesh: 0.007Copper wire: 20mm of 18ga @ $4.20/m = $0.084Neodymium magnet: 1 @ 0.20 Jack port: 1 @ 0.40 = 0.40Total price per unit= 0.69 LabourFabrication: <30 hours (incl. kiln firing times) Assemblage: 30 mins @ $30/hr =$15 Advertising, marketing & PR.Through www.smithandsumner.com @ $50/hr Customers investments:Own heirloom tool to upcycle = pricelessinitial dental appt $45magnetic amalgam filling $80 materials worth investing in a wholesale price (for first 1000)stainless steel mesh from www.lockernz.co.nz 250mm @ $80.50/m + $10.50 (cutting fee) = 30.62250mmx1000mm of stainless steel mesh from locker group will make 4,000 units at $0.007655 each.Neodymium magnets from www.magnets.co.nz retail at $3.50 each; yet for 1,000 wholesale they are just $0.20 each.Jack ports can be bought wholesale through www.accuracyproaudio.com for 1000 at 0.40/unit