Come and join us on Material Musings where we look at a selection of Sculptural Looms and woven projects.
We also look at some alternative ways to create the structures with recycled materials, different yarn and ways that I have been able to embellish with jewelry and beading.
We will also look at a variety of projects, and DIY looms for beginners to get started. Do let me know how you get on this week.
In the video below I share with you some of the processes behind creating this wall hanging and you also get a look behind the motivation and thinking that went into creating this piece.
It uses a variety of elements not normally placed together and also includes areas of slow stitching and embroidery stitches.
It also has cotton that has been grown from my garden woven within it
And also includes sculptural elements and beading
Let me know what you are working on and share with me on instagram @realityarts
One of the things that I have always done is make something out of the things that I have, looking at things with new eyes and seeing what else I can do with them.
Sculptural Loom made with Paint Brushes
In this video I will be sharing with you how I alter old paint brushes and marker pens to use in another creative project. I will be showing you how the sculptural looms came about for me. It is essentially a loom that you create a woven piece on then you decorate with beading and jewelry and create a mini wall hanging.
In the next video in this series I will share with you how I weave on the looms.
Thank you for joining me on this creative journey. One of the things that I want you to leave with is that you can try any creative activity that you would like. You don't have to stick to one thing you can see what it is like and make your mind up from there - life is too short to be holding yourself back!!!
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I have two great sessions to share (we will be working with a clay project and a slow stitched project)
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I have been growing Cotton in my garden and currently have 4 plants, 3 of which has been producing quite a bit of what is known as Sea Island Cotton.
Cotton growing in the garden showing the Bolls
Excitedly I took a trip to a store in London, Seven Sisters that sold Yarn and other tools that would help me process the cotton.
I never thought that I would get into weaving and spinning but couldn't let the cotton just go to waste. Sea Island Cotton is grown in Barbados, Jamaica and Antigua and has a reputation of being a superior cotton.
Sea Island Cotton of Barbados, waiting to be picked
As a Mixed Media Artist I am always looking for interesting ways to incorporate different materials in my work. With the textiles that I have been working with this is a great way to incorporate the cotton into my work.
Check out the Video
The Handweavers Studio and Gallery is a lovely store to browse and they also have many courses to suit whether beginner or experienced which you can check out HERE.
I spent a good while in the store getting familiar with the different fibers that I can get to practice with, the books they had on display carried a wealth of information. There are so many different terms for the different stages, as a newbie I have a lot to learn.
I didn't realize that there was so many different types of cotton and yarn in general
The staff were very helpful and I managed to spend 2 hours soaking up all the different yarns and equipment they had to offer.
I will also be sharing on my Creative Gardener Channel how my cotton is growing in the coming months. You can see 31 of the different plants that I am growing in my garden at the moment.
Who knows you might join me on this journey and feel drawn to spinning and weaving as well. Stay blessed and be a blessing.
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