Friday, 10 January 2014

Eccentric weaving, Rag Rugs and Rust

Continuing with my weaving experiments I have been using eccentric weaving techniques to depict the texture of rust. Our old rusty Frogeye Sprite has become the focus of inspiration for pattern and texture. Sadly the car is beyond restoration but can live again as a model for my rust work.



Several of the rugs at the American Museum were made using a rag rag technique which I think may be useful as an addition to my eccentric weaving where I want rust to bubble on the surface.

I did this practice circle and found it is quite quick and easy to do as long as you pick the right fabrics. Elastic fabric worked well and my dyed netting was best. In some areas I used standard stem stitch to vary the texture and size of fibre.



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