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Introduction This exercises introduces the idea of using embossing techniques to create texture. i) Tissue paper on anaglypta with lollipop stick and spoon Here I used a piece of printed anaglypta under thin tissue paper and embossed with a lollipop stick then a spoon. ii) Tissue paper over lollipop sticks with spoon As the anaglypta […]
Introduction For this exercise we explore the use of hot and cold water on synthetic fabrics to achieve texturing and shaping. After shaping polyester or similar fabrics around moulds/shapes (buttons, pebbles, etc.) the fabric is boiled for around 30 minutes then plunged in very cold water before being allowed to dry and the mould removed. […]
Introduction This exercise looks at crumpling paper and other materials in a linear way (as opposed to the more random technique in exercise 5). Further moulding extends the range of shapes that can be created. i) Linear ribs – Parchment paper A series of fine ribs was created by rolling the baking parchment paper into […]
Introduction This exercise uses crumpling paper to give it stretch and flexibility as well as creating added texture. i) Crumpling – Brown paper wrap For this exercise the nearest I could find to the paper suggested was a lightweight glossy brown paper. ii) Single rib – Brown paper Scrumpled paper with a single rib, rather […]
i) Stitching – Paper For this exercise I began with the scrapbook paper as used in the puncturing exercise. I made a series of lines and shapes using a fine knitting needle as this gave neat, tidy holes that I felt would produce good results. I chose a selection of threads to stitch with: Hand-dyed […]
Introduction For this exercise I chose a selection of puncturing tools, knitting needles, fondue fork, craft punches, hole punch, bookbinding awl. I also used a range of techniques, varying the speed, angle, spacing and depth of piercing. I also considered both sides of the work to see which produced more attractive and interesting textures. i) […]
Introduction Incremental pleats have folds that increase and decrease to create different effects. Twisted pleats move to the left and/or right giving the appearance of a softer, wave-like effect or ripple. i) Working with a range of materials – paper, tissue and fabric For this exercise I created a small number of samples using paper, […]
Introduction This exercise calls for the exploration of a different kind of pleats, box and knife pleats. Unlike accordion pleats, box pleats form “u”, “m” and “n” shapes when viewed from the end rather than the lopsided “V” shapes of the accordion pleat (I say lopsided because the sides of the “V” are unequal). Knife, […]
Introduction This exercise calls for developing texture based around rotational accordion pleats (akin to fan shapes). i) Working with A4 paper My first samples for this exercise were with A4 printer paper as previously in Exercise 1. Thoughts and conclusions The light and shade created by these folds is fascinating. The shapes remind me of […]
Introduction The purpose of this exercise is to explore the use of accordion pleats as a means of building texture, working first with paper, continuing to try folding other materials. i) Simple pleats This exercise was focussed around the effects achievable by folding papers. I began with simple, regular folds accordion pleats worked in A4 […]
