Week 2: 10/4/2023 Task 2 Research, Fabric Manipulation and Sampling

 


During week 2, we were guided to start our fabric manipulation using unconventional materials. I have decided to go for crocheting. The unconventional materials that I've used are such as raffia strings and different types of ropes. This creates a unique texture.


I had started by using ropes of various colors such as beige, neon green and white. At the beginning I started by the knotting technique and discovered that the texture of the sample was not what I was going for.  



Figure 1. First roping method (knotting) 



After experimenting with the knotting method, Mr. JR had advised me to crochet the ropes instead as it would create a better sampling. I had decided to crochet with raffia strings and a rope to complete the sample. 

The most common material used for crocheting is yarn or crochet thread, but it might also be fabric, wire , twine or other innovative materials. With this unconventional theme, the material chosen was raffia strings as it provides a solid base, texture and color to the design. Rafia is made from polypropylene. This material is soft and durable. 




Figure 3. The initial idea for crocheting. I had double crocheted a small sample of rafia mixed with rope to see if it was a suitable combination.


Figure 4. The first complete fabric manipulation sample. After confirming, I continued to crochet in the same technique into an A3 sized manipulation.








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