Module 3 accessory

I have made numerous cords and added them to the lid of my embroidered box in order to enrich the surface of the lid. I have replaced the original button closure with a painted toggle and a new twisted cord loop.

Box lid designs

I have started drawing lessons and learnt how to use rotational symmetry to create a design from simple shapes. I had been struggling to progress with this project but I tried this technique on spirals for the box lid and I am pleased with the result. I plan to make some cords and experiment to see how these would look.

Design for accessory

I am making accessories for an embroidered box based on the work of Gaudi. I have, therefore, looked at the Gaudi drawings which I have done in order to find inspiration for embellishments made from techniques used in this module, rather than the wider spiral designs which I looked at earlier in the module. Here are some drawings of the box with accessories and their inspiration. I have added some paper mockups of some of the ideas, but when I decide on the direction I go I will look at these in more detail.

TOGGLES

I have made some shaped toggles using craft vilene painted with inks. I will experiment with additions of fabric, threads etc. when I relook at these for my box.

BUTTONS

This is a collection of simple button shapes either covered, wrapped or composite. I have used core shapes from corugated cardboard rolled up, cardboard shapes, polystyrene balls and smaller wooden beads.

The suffolk puffs are made from cotton, yellow silk and purple synthetic organza. The wide centres are a result of small stitches around the perimeter whereas large stitches cause a tight centre.

Bead Edgings

This is a sampler to show a variety of ways of edging with beads.

Labelled scan of bead sampler