Unit X - post 3

The main refinement I made came when analysing my samples. I found even though id explored placement and layout that my samples where to busy and still looked under developed, more like test pieces. I decided as I am a fast weaver and had two day left to create a second warp in order to create 3 final outcomes for the Wallace and Sewell brief. Before weaving I analysed my samples selecting sections that I feel worked well In order to fully develop my outcomes.

 

 

(scans of my test samples)

 

I feel my idea has developed clearly throughout my project with a clear drive and direction throughout. One final samples in particular (shown below) I feel was in particular successful. The sample although has been developed was a strong piece as it creates some much scope for further development. This design in particular would work well in many different contexts. One reason I feel it had been so successful is the use of the breaded fishing wire. The fishing wire was the only fine thread I used and feel added needed highlights and a sense of delicacy. The wire also added structure and a sense of rigidity to the samples which I feel worked really well and added another dimension to the samples.

 

 

(Final sample 1)

The second sample (shown below) I created I feel needed a little more refinement and slightly tweaking. The main reason for this is although the blending was very successful along side the texture although the solid blocks of colour, in particular the purple, I feel was not that strong and the samples would have benefited without. With this said I do feel that the texture and feel of the sample was very successful and was one of my stronger samples.

 

(Final sample 2)

 

In order to complete the project I have thought about various ways I could develop my samples into products. Unfortunately because of the Wallace and Sewell brief running along side the project I became too focused on scarves and neglected to explore the varied options the nation trust could inspire. Once I had realised this although too late to make a product I considered such options as cushions and other soft furnishing for the gift shop. I also considered the option of encasing weave swatches in resin in order to create coasters. I liked the idea of this opposed to a digital transfer as the detail of the weave will not be lost preserving the texture and character of the weaves. 

 

(my samples photographed as scarves before being cut into samples)

 

The items in which I have proposed I feel work well within there context and would fit perfectly into a gift shop at a competitive affordable price. The pieces although very different from the designs found in the gift shop I feel are appealing to the same audience and would sell well for due to there bright but not garish colour pallet. The presentation I feel was a big eye opener to the potential and scope achievable within this project. I believe my boards gave a clear insight into my project and its direction and the allotted 5min time period was a comfortable period of time to express my ideas.