Moving on from the styrofoam and acetone processes we are now working with wool, thread and resin. We aim to take wool and thread which are usually hidden and provide no support and re-casting them using resin. This makes the wool/thread self-supporting when the resin dries and hardens.
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| Tangled wool & resin - wool becomes stiff and becomes a 3D form |
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| Thin wire used to hold wool in place whilst drying |
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| Resin & wool drying on cardboard frame |
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| Wool & resin that has been wrapped around 3 points - creates a rigid triangular frame |
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| Woven wool & resin - the wool holds its form and becomes very strong |
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In red: wool & resin left hanging - wool becomes very hard
In black: thread wrapped around a cardboard frame & resin - thread becomes solid and slightly porous |
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| Crochet thread |
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| Knitted wool & resin - wool becomes a strong structural component when knitted |
From this conceptual work we have decided to use the simple process of knitting to create something complex. We will try knitting everyday items that tend to be hidden in structures such as electrical wire, hoses and hydraulic tubes. From this we will also bring through the idea of a flexible / soft material being used in a particular way so that it can be self-supporting and provide structure.
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| Shukhov Tower |
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