My Work

This is my final piece outcome, its not quite finished yet but I've happy with this work I produced as I was struggling a bit at the start not knowing what I would create for my final piece. It wasn't till I came across Andreas Preis work was when My idea was inspired. Only thing I would change possibly would maybe try machine stitch as it might of made it look niter but also took less time. 

Found Blog

A blog that interested me was Laura McKellar

http://www.lauramckellar.blogspot.co.uk/

Also This Artist work inspired my work

http://blog.patternbank.com/andreas-preis-landyachtz-longboards/

ICT COSHH

Things to consider being sat at a deck for long periods of time.

1. Trailing wires: So you don't cause any accidents or plugs get pulled out of sockets
2. Taking regular breaks: About 5-10 minute breaks every hour so you not stuck in front of the computer which can be just going to the printer
3. No Drinks or Food: No foods or drink around computers as you can easily knock over a drink or make the keyboard sticky from food
4. Screen position: Make sure your eyes look down slightly at the screen because it can cause strain on the eyes
5. Keyboard: Make sure it supports your wrists and forearms and are comfortable
6. Backrest: Make sure you is supported and sat up straight as you could get serious back problems
7. Height of chair: Make sure level with the table and can easily rest you arms on the deck and your feet touch the floor

Lino COSHH

- When using the cutting tool keep you other hand away (can easily slip)

- Careful with the thickness of cutting out as you can easily go through

- Make sure you cut out the right parts when it come to printing

How:

1. Choose the right size lino piece for your work
2. Draw or trace on a image onto the lino
3. then with your lino tool (which has different blades for thickness) cut away the parts of the image you don't want to print 
4. then roll out some ink and roll it onto the lino
5. once you completely cover the lino get some paper and put it through the press

Health&Safety with creating samples

First sample:

Used- hand stitch, heat press, textured materials

When making my first sample i used the heat press to create a bright background to match a sunset themed background. Once I was happy with the colours I then stitch in to my piece creating a city landscape. To add more detail I added a textured material to match a type of building material and stitch that in to my piece.

Second Sample;

Used- Hand stitch, heat press, textured materials

My second sample was quite similar to the first one but I changed up the background colours and used a different textured material to try out a different version.

Last sample:

Used- felt, hand stitch, wire

Finally in my last sample I created my out felt piece background to start with following the colour background theme. Also stitching in the city landscape but adding in wire to my making the outline of the buildings


COSHH

Hand stitch

• Careful with the needle 
• Needle can easily break if not used properly
• Hands away from the needle can easily stab yourself
• Make sure your using the right for the right materials 
• Don't walk around with the needle
• Put the needle where you can see it if you put it down
• keep work area tidy

Heat Press

• Make sure cables are not on the floor 
• Careful of the top plate can get warm
• Keep hands away when using as you can burn yourself
• Make sure its at the right temperature
• make sure the lid is clapped down right 

Wire

• Careful when molding
• use tools to help
• Wire can be sharp

Contemporary Artist and Historical Artist

Contemporary Artist: http://www.textileartist.org/5-leading-textile-artists-inspired-by-nature/

Lesley Richmond

Tree/Forest Series
White Forest Forest
168cm x 81cm

• English textile artist
• Widely-represented textile artists around the world
• Main inspiration is natural forms
• Inspired by trees and forests
• "Photography skills, snapping pictures of trees and forests. Then she had them printed on the fibers, editing them to filter out the background"

Historical Artist: http://www.textileartist.org/manipulate-construct-embelish-nigel-cheney/

Nigel Cheney

• BA in Textiles
• Commendation in Art History
• Produced unusual textile art (Fashion, Interior and gallery's)
• Combines historical techniques with contemporary digital media, (blackwork, voiding, appliqué, and hand stitches with transfer prints and hand painted cloth )

theses artist are very different textiles artist as they use different mediums within textiles. Lesley Richmond uses Photos and print fibers on top where as Nigel Cheney uses historical techniques like hand stitch into prints. Also Lesley's work main focus is natural where as Nigel's work has animals and people in. 

Screen Printing

Process:

1- Tape up around the edges of the frame and any parts of the screen you do not want to print

2- Cover your working area with newspaper

3- Lay your paper you will print onto your table

4- Apply the ready mixed pigments close to the area you want to print but not on the design

5- Ensure someone can firmly hold down the screen

6- Pull the squeegees at 45 degree angle towards you using a firm even pressure

7- Carefully remove the screen from the paper underneath

8- Take you print away and allow it to dry on the drying rack

9- Take the tape off your screen, put any excess ink back into the pot and wash out the screen.


Health&Safety

-  Keep room ventilated

-  Do not inhale the pigments/chemicals

-  Keep the room clean and tidy