Analogue Communique 3-D - Part 3

I brought to the third and final session the materials I had from the prior class and in addition an A2 sized sheet of black card. This card would be the basis on which I would build up the 3-D type. To ensure I would fit the text upon the surface, I initially drew out the word onto the card using a black pen.

Eyelets Being Prepared

First Threads In Place

My tutor supplied my with some basic cream coloured wool which was available, this helped in building up the structure of my typeface to a more reasonable weight compared to the sizing of the card. I decided to use the wool in this way due to the lack of weight the embroidery thread provided on there own. However this did change the structure and look to my piece. Though i feel it gave more room for experimentation.

Technique For Creating the E

Experimentation

I found my first technique of threading both the wool and the embroidery thread through together to end up with a very messy result which I was not fond of. I wanted the piece to have a clean look though with unusual material choices, as to reflect the words meaning. Due to the undesirable result of my first method I adapted the process as I carried on.

Technique Two - Stitching

Close-Up

I found threading the wool through and proceeding by "sewing" the embroidery thread within the wool, to be a much more impactful way of making the colour stand out. I then proceeded to use this technique in varying angles throughout the word. I felt the piece needed some last minute tidying as the beginning letter dragged down the finished look of the piece. therefore I sewed the letter together in a way which would wrap the loose threads back into the main body.

Final Piece

Overview

Overall I am indifferent as to the outcome of the piece, I have found the steps I learnt along the way to be useful, though would have preferred for the piece to have the same technique used throughout. However, another way of looking at it would be that the varying techniques display the variety that expression denotes. I feel that the piece has been successful in terms of the finished look and therefore I am happy with such. Next time I would experiment with a wider variety of materials and techniques before applying the chosen method in its entirety.

Final Piece