On Tuesday 31st of January, I continued to
generate further Textiles samples through a variety of techniques which
included machine knitting, hand knitting and embroidery. The task included
working into samples and creating fresh samples which incorporated my final
chosen colour scheme and experimentation. The task allowed me to reinforce my
samples to include further development and combination of techniques. It has
allowed me to explore new threads which included metallic that related back to
my project theme and interpretation. My development of working with the
knitting machine has allowed me to gain independence and continue to follow
health and safety instructions in order to avoid the risk of injury. Throughout
the task I followed health and safety instructions in order to avoid the risk
of injury. Firstly my hands were placed away from the machine to avoid contact
with the blades and knitting needles. Bags were placed away from the machine to
avoid tripping hazards. Finally I tied my hair back and placed my lanyard away
from the machine to avoid getting caught in the knitting needles. For my
samples I used the same colour scheme of pink and purple to relate it to my
final chosen colour scheme. However a problem I faced with the machine was that
the material was not effective as it broke easily through the machine causing
the outcome to have gaps and include inaccurate measurements. Also, a problem I
faced with the machine was that th knitting needles kept falling back onto the
machine cause irregular pattern outcomes and gaps within the machine. However,
I tried to maintain the 20 stitches and create and equal outcome for my sample.
As I worked into the design I gained confidence with using the machine and
combined two colours together effectively. Once I completed the outcome a
problem I faced was that the ends of the knitting piece were falling apart. To
solve the problem I casted the sample through placing it in a sewing machine
which gave an effective outcome. The sample is presented below.
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| Knitting Machine with Chosen Wool |
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| Knitting Machine From Different Perspective |
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| Knitting Sample with Hooks |
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| Final Knitting Sample Outcome |
Also, in the studio practise I continued to complete
surfaces and samples through my previous experimentation of dying cotton
fabrics. For my colour experimentation of my dyes I continued to use the same
colour scheme of yellow but also allowed me to explore layers with different
colours and outcomes. I emphasised the colour black onto these designs further
which emphasised the dyed fabrics well and characteristics of the design. Due
to the dyes being heat pressed and washed it caused the piece to crease which
had an impact on my “Helter Skelter” design but my Dog Balloon outcome was
effective and I was pleased with the appearance of the design. Through the
screen printing surface I used gloves and aprons to avoid contact with the
material through my hands and clothes. I also washed the work surface when
completing the task to avoid the risk of colours damaging over students work.
The outcomes are presented below,
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| Print Outcome on dyed Yellow Surface |
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| Background Screen Layer |
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| Dog Balloon Outcome |
Also, within the studio practise I continued to generate
further weaving samples exploring my colour scheme and a variety of
patterns. I was pleased with the
outcomes of my designs as it gave me the confidence to work independently to
produce several designs relating to my layout and project. Through completing
weaving, it has allowed me to gain confidence but also enjoy the technique
further with working at large scales and developing a range of surfaces.
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| Weaving Samples with chosen colour scheme |
Also, within the studio practise it gave me the opportunity
to work back into my sketchbook pages through depth annotation and allow me to
analyse my samples through describing the dyes, materials, processes and
finishes used. It has allowed me to analyse all the samples I have created and
the variety of experiments I have used within the Textiles Studio. I was
pleased with the outcomes of my samples as it was an area to improve on with my
previous project. I believe that I have achieved a range of samples and
completed this personal target for the project. It has allowed me to analyse my
large scale final piece but also the miniature samples generated from my
previous struggle of exposing my screens for the project. These miniature
outcomes were useful as it has allowed me to generate a wide range of samples
to explore techniques and surfaces.
Next I am going to continue to complete further samples and
work back into my sketchbook.
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