Chapter 11 - Growth & Disintegration

First Thoughts - Paper Experiments

On samples 11.1 through to 11.4 I experimented disintegration using paper. I used different methods such as ripping, tearing, crumbling, hole punching, pin pricks, cutting, scorching, folding, slashing, stabbing, burning and soaking.

All of the methods created a different effect regarding textures and visual differences.

11.1

11.2

11.3

11.4

My favourite sample page out of the four is definitely 11.4 because of the dramatic change in appearance.

Second Thoughts - Paper Shapes

Pages 11.5 through to 11.8 are my samples of ripping a shape up into segments, however after I had finished I had a go at cutting the segments just to see what differences it would make.

11.5

11.6

11.7

11.8

Surprisingly after I preferred the dramatic change on the previous samples I have to say I do prefer the cut and neater version in this experiment.

My next sample page I have used techniques from this chapter to make more disintegrated paper shapes. I have used negative and positive shapes on this page.

11.9

I like all of these samples.

Third Thoughts - Fabric Shapes

Sample pages 11.10 through to 11.15 - Such interesting effects. I experimented with positive and negative shapes using muslim. Taking time to fray……which is very therapeutic.

11.10

11.11

11.12

11.13

11.14

11.15

Again I like all of the samples however my favourite has to be the last page ( bonded fabric ). I love the visual effects of these two samples. 

Fourth Thoughts - Stitched Shapes 

Pages 11.16 through to 11.22.

This was so much fun. I started with hand stitching the first samples that you can see and try again afterwards using machine stitching. 

11.16

11.17

11.18

11.19

I preferred the hand stitched samples using seed stitch. The machine stitched samples are still effective though. Instead of free machining I picked a decorative stitch. 

Additional Samples

Pages 11.20 through to 11.22 - I used different techniques using the methods I have learnt through this module. Slashing, reverse appliqué using a soldering iron and bonded fabrics.

11.20

11.21

11.22

This chapter has been amazing, so many techniques and experiments to sink my teeth into. I've learnt so much. I probably have spent way too long on this chapter but I felt I needed to take my time.

Time spent - 42 Hours.

Cost Occurred - Black card - .150 - Muslim - 3.00 

Total Cost - 4.50