Module one, chapter six

The first 6 samples in this chapter were fabric versions of the coloured cut paper layered designs in chapter 4. I used a mix of fabric types for these- the thick with the thin, the opaque with the semi-transparent. I also utilised some of my printed fabrics from chapter 5 to add another level of detail. When using the netting/organza/chiffon I experiemented with trapping threads and other bits such as fruit netting and slivers of cellophane sweet wrappers underneath the Bondaweb.

The second set of 6 samples I experimented further with the trapping of threads and netting etc and seeing how they looked on different backgrounds. I also experimented with painting the surface of the Bondaweb. Unfortunately I found that this technique did not adhere to the background as well as I hoped however it did give quite a nice 'distressed' look because of this. For all these samples I made the point of using just one layer and design 'A5' from chapter 4. I felt that by using the same pattern for each it would make it easier to compare and contrast each sample. I also made the point of trying all colour combinations: red on red, green on green, green on red and red on green. I prefer the samples that have the contrasting colours.

1/6/1: Bondaweb experiments

For my next batch of 6 samples I tried using some of my dyed tissue paper bonded to a fabric background. To add interest I scrumpled it up first, however I found that the process of ironing the Bondaweb to it flattened it out too much. In the other samples I was more experimental with the way I layered the trapped threads and other components underneath. I decided I preferred the more random effects to the samples where I carefully placed the threads into specific lines. Once again for all these samples I used the cut paper pattern 'A5' from chapter 4 in a single layer.

I have also included off-cuts and other samples of trapped threads/netting and other components using Bondaweb and netting/fibre paper on top.

1/6/2: Further Bondaweb experiments

Finally, below are the larger samples that I produced ready to work with in chapters that follow. Each sample is 20x20cm in size. For some reason the photograph does not reflect the vibrant colours of the actual samples I produced nor can you appreciate the details of the threads etc trapped under the top layers that you can if you handle the actual samples.



1/6/3: Larger Bondaweb 'trapped' samples ready for use as layers in other samples