This project was all about warp wires for me. I treated my double weaving wires like a bundle and allowed them to cross however they pleased. I didn't want to be distracted by my perfectionism over the weaving.
Expanding, shaping, reducing, and being creative with warp wires was the number one goal here. In the future hopefully all skills with begin to come together in one design.
It's about 3 inches tall. The two tendrils at the top right were an accident, in that I had not counted my warp wires correctly and so had some spares. However I think the design is much better with the happy accident, as opposed to the perfect ring of petals I had originally planned. Yay for accidents!!
As for the finish, I took a torch to it and had the most wonderful colors of purple, reds and golds. It looked awesome!! I coated it with Protectaclear hoping to seal in the colors but it all turned into the same hue:( Maybe renaissance wax would have been a better choice?
On the side view, you can see the vase shape I made a bit better.
Wow this is totally amazing, such amazing skill you have
ReplyDeleteMary, This is blow me away outstanding! Amazing how you utilized the warp wires..to me they are always the scondary focus. I love the way the top folds back down into leaves and stems. The tendrils add a final touch of character. This beauty could hold its own in the woven gallery you shared. Congratulations! I am awed and inspired.
ReplyDeleteSuch a delight to behold - like a carniverous plant - beautiful, intriguing, luring...dangerous.
ReplyDeleteLynsey, thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteWow Christine, that is really high praise from you. You make my feet dance!!
Stephanie, it is a little dangerous isn't it? Thanks for your eyes:))
OMG, Mary, this is wild and amazing..and wild!! It transforms from being this nice little basket at the bottom to this plant metamorphosis creature thing at the top. LOVE those tendrils! They are so perfect on this vase :)---Dearrings
ReplyDeleteLoved your comment Dearrings!! :)) Thank you for it!!
ReplyDeleteWow, I don't know what to say! This is incredible! For me, it seems so alive, like if the camera hadn't frozen it in motion it would be reaching tendrils through my monitor. It's so fluid and impeccably crafted. THIS rates with the artisans you were wondering about in the last post. I think you have really reached something here in your play. It's so nice sometimes to reach out and be risky.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tela! I didn't realize just how alive it was until you all pointed it out:)
ReplyDeleteOh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy!!! Another vessel!!! And that too such an utterly gorgeous one!!! See, what I wrote about, when I spoke about your work, especially vessels? LOL...I don't know if we will see eye to eye on that :-P. Because we all have different tastes and you are a strong self-critic. But just see this piece...I rest my case Mary ;-).
ReplyDeleteThere is something about vessels and doors. Maybe the mystery of what is held within/beyond? But nothing excites me more I think.
Swati!! Haha you win!! I want you to know I am very satisfied with self this week:)))
ReplyDeleteYes, boxes that open and vessels have a wonderful mystery. They aren't just for beauty, but they are beauty that holds secrets:)) Maybe treasures:))