DT - Painted Paper Crosses

 DT - Printed Paper Crosses - Module 1 Chapter 2 - a - Embroidery Certificate Stitched Textiles

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Printed Paper Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch2 - c - Image 3.0 

•  Using two sheets of paper in pinkish orange/ bluish grey from my complimentary colour papers
• using a variety of cutting implements to create cross design elements
  

Printed Paper Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch2 - c - Image 3.1

• I found a tiny pair of scissors, originally meant for embroidery but now put aside for delicate paper cutting as they very sharp tips lend themselves to intricate cutting edges
  
  

Printed Paper Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch2 - c - Image 3.2 

• using my sketchbook research on cross designs I cut a variety of shapes, both simple inspired by the original designs of the crosses  and then moving on using parts of one cross combined with another to form an entirely new design
•  I enjoyed looking for ways of weaving contrasting design elements into the cross designs. This was achieved by either making use of the openings within a particular cross design or specifically add smal slits using a scalpel to allow for weaving strips to be fed through
• I am particularly pleased with the way the lacing design combined well with an elongated cross appears to merge together. The initial inspiration had come from a swimming paddle where the criss cross lacing inspired me to contemplate that design for further use  

- location : home studio , U.K. Oct 2017

- material : gouache paints, watercolour paints, inks, glue
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Time spent  : 3 hours
cost:none

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DT - Printed Papers - Module 1 Chapter 2 - a - Embroidery Certificate Stitched Textiles

 DT - Printed Papers - Module 1 Chapter 2 - a - Embroidery Certificate Stitched Textiles

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Printed Papers - DT - Mo1Ch2 - b - Image 2.0 

•  Having decided to go with the rounded edge cross design from my earlier sketchbook research, I carved part of the design into a carving block

• I started using a designated print carving tool but found that I achieved more control over the rounded curves with a scalpel.
  

 Printed Papers - DT - Mo1Ch2 - b - Image 2.0 a

• here a close up photo of the carving tool I started with and the drawing of the cross design onto the carving block 
  

Printed Papers - DT - Mo1Ch2 - b - Image 2.1 

• the top left section shows the progression of the rough cut stamp design and the finer details achieved whilst using a scalpel until the final cross design print block 
• several arrangements were tried to see how the part would fit as a whole
• a sponged background paper provided contrast
  

Printed Papers - DT - Mo1Ch2 - b - Image 2.2 

• varying the direction and spacing of the print block to achieve a variety of pattern design both with close spacing and elongated spacing
  

Printed Papers - DT - Mo1Ch2 - b - Image 2.3 

• using some of my soft sponged papers I took 2 complimentary colours of pinkish orange and bluish grey to vary the design

• I experimented with only partially inking up the print block and then using the remaining part to colour in a different hue
  

Printed Papers - DT - Mo1Ch2 - b - Image 2.4 

•  here a view of my studio desk, showing both carving implements used and the final print block as well as a cut out of the original research cross image
  

- location : home studio , U.K. Oct 2017

- material : gouache paints, watercolour paints, inks, recycled newspaper, glue
- #ACLFieldlogTextiles

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Time spent  : 3 hours
cost: £ 3 safety handle for scalpel

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