Wednesday 23 January 2013

Another Vessel

 
The 2nd vessel. I think this one looks a bit like earthenware. It has a green base and varying browns for its upper parts. Its kind of hobbit-y.
 
 
This ones even more sturdy than the 1st one as it has a high wool content, as opposed to acrylic/acrylic-wool mix. It was mostly made from my Grandmas stash of harsh thick wools. It has made a wonderful object.
 
 
I love the texture. It reminds me of the patterning on Anglo Saxon clay pots.
The whole thing looks very ancient and East Anglian to me, which is pretty cool.
 
 
Watch this space for more experimenting.

Tuesday 22 January 2013

3d textile experiment

 
Im playing with textiles again. Right now I am making vessels with wool and thread. This one is made from bits of wool nobody wanted anymore and so it is a medley of crazy colours.
 
 
They are really fun to make and I have ideas for taking it further. My lovely Dad reckons they would make good soup bowl cozies, or using this method, make some hats. My lovely friend Anthony reckons that they would make good boob cozies.
 
 
I really enjoy the texture and solidity of these vessels. Im working on another right now that looks like earthen-ware. Its fun.