Comb 1 was the most time-consuming and the one I wanted to make usable, but painful. Weaving the nylon string between the teeth of the comb while fastening the fishhooks to it was a challenge. There are no knots along the entire length of the string, as it continuously wraps around the teeth and holds the hooks in place. This comb evokes pain by giving the viewer the sensation of their scalp and hair being pierced and tangled by the fishhooks as they run it through their hair.

Comb 2 is unusable because its teeth are covered in small glass mirrors. The outer part of the comb is covered in chewed gum and complements the mirrors well, appearing as a white frame surrounding them. The viewers would see this and feel a sense of beauty until they realize it is unusable and has been degraded by the chewed-up gum around it.

Comb 3 is the comb that I wanted to be usable, as the teeth are still exposed, but the surrounding parts of the comb are covered in dried flowers. This comb should appear pretty and functional to the viewer at first, but then they would realize that, as they use it, the flowers would be torn up, given their delicate nature and their proximity to the comb's teeth.

Throughout this process, I was surprised by how dramatically subtle changes in surface and material could shift the viewer's emotional response. It became clear that the line between function and dysfunction is thin, and the aesthetics of an everyday object can be completely altered by modifying its surface. In future projects, I want to delve further into material experimentation, exploring how texture, color, and unexpected combinations influence perception and meaning. Conceptually, I aim to continue questioning the roles objects play in daily life and how disrupting their surfaces can provoke introspection or discomfort. Technically, I plan to refine my skills in manipulating fragile and unconventional materials, improve the durability of my constructions, and pay close attention to how I display them.