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| Felt and nylon braided rope |
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| 1. PU coated fabric and silicone tubes 2. Surface applied to arm rest |
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| Flet and plastic tubes |
I have been
exploring piping as a technique using different materials as the cord and
different fabrics to sandwich them inside. I have tried different sized pvc
tubes, thick braided rope, silicone tube, rubber hose and elastic, and
sandwiched them in between felt, pvc coated fabric, pvc coated tarpaulin and
spacer fabric
The process of
stitching in straight lines, back and forth is rhythmic and repetitive. The
texture of the surface is also rhythmic and very tactile. These surfaces could
be used for a variety of applications such as clothing or surfaces for
interiors. The tactile element makes them therapeutic and would be good on the
arm of a chair to be used as a stress reliever.
Using plastic
and silicon tubes as the pipes allows the samples to potentially have either
air or liquid running through. For medical proposes this could be good for
burns victims, running cold water through to relieve the heat, or warm water
for someone very cold. Next I want to try combining waterproof fabric on one
side and felt on the other to make a protective surface that is also warm and
comfortable.
