Even though the weight of the slip makes the cloth sag, the pleats stay in |
Combining metallic organza with a non-metallic synthetic organza |
A few stitches hold the two types of fabric together |
Paper helps hold the shape while the slip dries |
Centre - fired clay painted with porcelain slip (wonder what will happen...); front - drinks-cup band punched, folded, sewn (this will be fragile, I think) |
Some of the dipped fabrics |
... and the rest of the objects |
These are fascinating. I am currently considering using painted "stripes" of plaster as a way of stiffening 3D textile pieces.
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