Chapter 11 – Growth and Disintegration – Resolved Sample

 

First thoughts – paper experiments

 

11a - Paper squares scrunched, punched, torn, ripped, folded and/or cut                                     

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   11b - These four images demonstrate a technique I was shown at Summer School. I covered card squares with magazine pages, then machine stitched randomly or in a pattern. I finally wetted the cards and rubbed sections off to give the impression of disintegration.

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Second thoughts – paper shape disintegrating

 

  

11c - The eight images show the gradual disintegration of my original shape. A different shape emerges with each cut.                                 ____________________________________________________________

 

11d - The four identical  star shapes show different ways of making the stars appear to disintegrate by punching, tearing and/scraping holes.

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Third thoughts – fabric shapes

 

11e - Fabric squares showing disintegration by folding, cutting and fraying

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Fourth thoughts – stitched shapes

11f – Four fabric stars showing disappearance/disintegration by stitching fabric scraps randomly over the star shape.

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11g - Fabric star showing disappearance/disintegration by gradually increasing the lines of hand embroidered stitching.

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11h

 

 

11i

11j

11h – 11i - 11j - Three series of fabric star showing disappearance/disintegration using machine stitching. I think the zig-zag (11i) was the most effective.

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Fifth thoughts – some extra interpretations

   

Composite Sheets

 

I have completed three Composite Sheets each one based on a different colour scheme and/or star shape.

  Composite Sheet 1

 

  

 

 

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Composite Sheet 2

  

   

  

 

 

 

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 Composite Sheet 3

  

 

  

 

Chapter 10 – Making Ripples, Chenille or Slashed Reverse Applique

 

10a - A mixed paper and fabric chenille sample I made at Summer School

NB – I was back in Portugal for this Chapter so the samples are machine stitched

10b - A chenille sample with several layers of fabric. Some layers do no extend over the whole background. I like this sample, it has ‘frothy’ look.

 

10c  - A line drawing for the chenille sample below.

10d – the back of the sample showing the stitching. (The fabric is a ‘by product’ of my fabric printing/dying. I always put old sheeting under my printing/dying and end up with a surprise fabric.) 

10b -  chenille sample for the above design. There are four layers of fabric, a cotton background, a bronze organza, a  turquoise cotton and a loose weave tweedy fabric. The turquoise cotton did not fray as well as the other fabrics but overall I feel the sample works.

I am skipping the melting section of this Chapter for Health and Safety reasons. I am not happy with the idea of using a soldering iron in my work space within the enclosed awning area of our mobile home. I do not even use decorative candles in this space.