tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-574659729031593962024-03-13T17:54:59.424+00:00Art, Design & Creative SamplesI'm a mixed media artist experimenting with various techniques to use in my artwork. I try to mix them together & use them in crafts such as sewing, hand or machine embroidery, knitting, crochet & even lace. Samples here use textiles, paper, card, plastics, paints, inks as well as anything else that attracts my attention! Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-3066775322760435722020-07-10T12:35:00.001+01:002020-10-13T12:46:04.210+01:00Dyeing Blood !!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://carolynsydney.blogspot.com/search/label/Project%3A%20Anger" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J8JdgNWswd4/X4WSEcx_AOI/AAAAAAAAAzg/t_54a8TLfl4DSs2z5t9cGlIHTomLLOaKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/DyeBlood.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Above is the first sample from using fabric paints to duplicate some blood. It's to be used for an Anger panel that I'm working on - if you want to read more about it, please click the image above.<p></p>Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-59793488065485317862016-02-05T16:09:00.000+00:002016-02-05T16:09:04.511+00:001st sample of dog wool made into hat ...The first sample of spun dog fur (the mixed GSD fur) which produced a yarn rather like a slightly fluffy DK.<br />
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Coarser & thicker than I really wanted, I decided it was ideal for a knitted ribbed hat - this is the result (left as finished - right with brim turned up).<br />
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<br />Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-9110402080243956132016-01-28T17:33:00.001+00:002016-01-28T17:33:03.109+00:00Using Dog Fur ...Over numerous years, I have collected 'combings' from our long-haired German Shepherd with an intention to use it in some way. Having a double coat, generally after combing, the contents looked like this close-up:<br />
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Over a 14 year period, I had collected over 1.5kg & decided to get some of it spun <a href="http://stitcherydoodaastudio.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Yarn%20project" target="_blank">(click here to find out details)</a> after sorting the 3 main colours of the fur into light, medium & dark shades:<br />
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Apart from knitting the yarn, I also intend to make some of it into felt.Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-73364092876944065562015-02-20T11:11:00.000+00:002015-02-20T11:11:09.263+00:00Encapsulated cells ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The article 'Ubiquitous Cells" printed in Be Creative Vol III has re-generated the cell series of samples. The last time I was working on this (above image), the PVA had dried & I had a frame ready. What to do next?Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-56262219559127382342014-05-23T14:27:00.000+01:002014-05-23T14:27:14.582+01:00Kaleidoscope patchwork ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In total 7 different fabrics were used: 3 patterned, 1 stripe, 3 plain.<br />
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7 strips were made randomly, then joined together to form a triangle. 6 triangles were then joined to form the hexagon above.<br />
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It was a "surprise sample" begun to see what happened when patterned fabric was formally patchworked together. The result was very inspirational!</div>
Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-72780748135541562132014-05-04T15:30:00.000+01:002014-05-04T15:30:00.980+01:00Lace mesh in progress ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A 'lace' mesh is also underway - more details @ the <a href="http://stitcherydoodaastudio.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Stitcherydoodaa studio</a><br />
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Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-12073131346836748432014-05-02T14:15:00.002+01:002014-05-02T14:15:45.127+01:00Mess or mesh !!! ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Some scraps & off-cuts have been free machine embroidered to create a 'mesh' - other images can be viewed if you click <a href="http://stitcherydoodaastudio.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a></div>
Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-8352531351304838792014-04-27T20:22:00.000+01:002014-05-02T14:09:15.860+01:00Meshed cell samples ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here's some of my computer generated cells - they are to be used as the basis for stitching & making "meshes" - illusion & transparent are main criteria as well as being illuminous. I'm not sure exactly where I shall start but transparency may be a good place to begin!</div>
Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-18703000111855224662014-03-10T14:31:00.002+00:002014-03-10T14:45:28.381+00:00Floral reminders ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Working on Project:Cell, some experiments with fabrics are reminders & extensions of <a href="http://carolynsydney.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Project%3A%20Mosaic" target="_blank">Project:Mosaic</a> - if you want to see more, please see <a href="http://carolynsydney.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">my main blog</a></div>
Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-82676957267317108852014-02-12T18:24:00.002+00:002014-02-12T18:24:35.283+00:00Hologram & a Quilt ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Some hologram card reminded me of my <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/thestitchsanctuary/blog/cathedralwindow" target="_blank">'Cathedral Window'</a> quilt experiment - although not quite the same material, it lends itself well to this textile technique.<br />
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Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-60750149210371570532014-01-31T14:53:00.000+00:002014-03-05T15:43:44.582+00:00Cell sample ideas ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Some other 'cell' samples using machine embroidery:<br />
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The sample above is possibly to be used as a frame for 'self-portrait' - one of the <a href="http://carolynsydney.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Project%3A%20Cell" target="_blank">cell projects</a> currently underway.</div>
Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-77771720396862808542013-10-28T12:09:00.002+00:002014-03-05T15:42:41.508+00:00A very first experiment !!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCD13Uczv5A&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">the first experimental/test video</a> to record some of my work (<i>click to view</i>) - apologies for its content but it's something I've never done before & I'm getting to grips with the software ...</div>
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Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-61081673436089060152013-10-25T12:37:00.000+01:002014-03-05T15:36:44.306+00:00Re-using "repeating" old samples ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In my 'odd samples' box for reworking/resurrecting, I came across this & thought it totally represented one of my current ideas for 'Project:Cell'. <i>(Something I personally discovered many years ago, was to keep old samples & techniques unsuited for a current project as it may be something suitable for another later on!)</i><br />
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It's basically a 3D collage in papers & paint - the background (the carpet) also (now) included within the imagery. I've found several processes repeating themselves within the way I'm working & feel it to be of some significance.</div>
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Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-57254734625283883102013-10-17T13:49:00.002+01:002014-03-05T15:36:02.826+00:00Samples for machine embroidered 'cells' ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Working on some curtain headings inspired some initial thoughts on machine embroidery in the context of my current 'cells' project. Having a few oddments to hand, they were ideal for some first samples & experiments especially as the fabrics are lightweight & ideal for distressing.<br />
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Here's the circles of fabric cut away from a test swatch when <a href="http://stitcherydoodaa.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/curtains-with-rings-step-2.html" target="_blank">adding rings to my curtains</a>. With the addition of the double layer of sew-in interfacing, these swatches are ideal for machine embroidery etc.<br />
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Here I've cut away some sections - holding up to the light, they are perfect starting points for my 'cells' I'm working on. I've also some ideas for further working - but can't get to do it til next week!<br />
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Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-18871650085953584232013-10-15T16:35:00.000+01:002014-03-05T15:34:52.206+00:00Cell luminosity result ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sampling + thoughts of 'transparency' have inspired this & a few other computer enhanced images.</div>
Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-66699363155938458172013-10-09T17:10:00.003+01:002014-03-05T15:33:43.544+00:00Cell luminosity in progress ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In the studio yesterday, the tissue & paper sample had dried from last week & was ready to work on although I was a little apprehensive regarding whether it was going to achieve what I hoped. I used some crayons & ink & left it to dry for a while.<br />
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Above is how I then saw it but knowing something more would appear under specific lighting, I photographed <a href="http://stitcherydoodaastudio.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/cells-structure-experiments.html" target="_blank">the next step</a>! (<i>sorry for the orange & green 'bits' beyond the black paper upper right, but its not part of the design!</i>)</div>
Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-58819648723280399202013-09-20T12:40:00.003+01:002014-03-05T15:32:25.869+00:00Buttons pinned in polystyrene ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Modern buttons pinned or wired on polystyrene block</div>
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Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-27232838791073502062013-09-13T10:27:00.001+01:002014-03-05T15:31:49.952+00:00Using utility stitches ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Rows of different utility stitches worked in various colours<br />
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Above: Encapsulated photo in fine plastic using various utility stitches<br />
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Encapsulated paper & photos between various sheer fabrics with addition of machine embroidery</div>
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Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-55949650711552485832013-09-06T15:20:00.000+01:002014-03-05T15:28:40.721+00:00Couching machine use ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A variety of cords & knitting yarns are couched (surface stitching) onto net</div>
Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-49662319052995792682013-09-06T15:18:00.000+01:002014-03-05T15:25:42.913+00:00Crazy patchwork using men's ties ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Random hand-stitched patchwork for a slipper from a WWII pattern & using old ties</div>
Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-1394354387882312842013-09-06T15:17:00.001+01:002014-03-05T15:24:25.084+00:00Or nue ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hand stitched Or Nue using machine metallic thread</div>
Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-4774570436037221192013-09-06T15:14:00.002+01:002014-03-05T15:24:03.114+00:00Machine lace: Free form sewing ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Samples of free-form lace using sheer fabric & metallic thread</div>
Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-53711858242202046702013-09-06T15:11:00.005+01:002014-03-05T15:23:01.090+00:00Dyeing with bleach<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Discharge dyeing using ordinary bleach on black ottoman fabric. A stencil of the shape was made before applying the bleach - when complete it was outlined in metallic thread</div>
Carol Createshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490300782533126913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57465972903159396.post-19303100380997704182013-09-06T15:11:00.002+01:002014-03-05T15:22:38.453+00:00Darning on net ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A typical 'darning on net' sample using a collar pattern from WWII Make-Do-&-Mend Magazine</div>
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