Truly a Delight that we once again have access to your 'meanderings'! We have stood quietly at the ready, hoping. Your new vessels are, of course, lovely. Light. A pleasure. Many thanks for the effort.
Your light filled vessels brought joy and wonder! No, I'll never do it myself, but I loved hearing about the marvelous materials you have put to such beautiful use. Coffee filters! Who knew! Your journey into unexpected ideas brought pleasure to us all. Thank you.
The delicacy of the vessels and the shadows cast are amazing. Coffee filters, different fibers, spindle spinning, knitting, sizing(s), what a fascinating idea to delve into, so much to try, experiment with, not to mention the science of it all. You are a wonder! And those blankets on the line! I love them!
Wonderfully given the light to shine through all you do! Thank you for the ideas and pictures of your work. I like to hold the little vessel in my hands that I have from you because I can Baskets are like that, aren't they?
Sarah, if you want some methyl cellulose, let me know. I have a huge bag (food grade) that I experimented with for the pigment sticks (but don’t use). I’ll send you some!
While I'm no scientist I do know rice paste is acid free. When I did archival print framing I used it to attatch acid free rice paper hinges to hang prints to mat board. They can even be removed without damaging a print by slightly dampening. I'm so sorry you had your stuffing flatted out but happy a few seasons of hibernation have helped fluff you up again. Glad to have you back Sarah.
That is super good to know. Not that I can control the coffee acid of the filters that much --though I do simmer them in washing soda to mitigate it a little do like to continue with the acid free thing. I've used rice paste before mostly in katazome on cloth -- and it is only there temporarily.
Reading your posts is a lovely meditation in itself bringing light and joy in the simple act of creative exploration. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Well, I can wait for another time for all the other stories you might, I hope, remember to tell us. I love the vessels -- they are immaculate and so full of potential. But then, I enjoy all your experiments -- the successes and the "back to the drawing board" ones, too. You feature in my day book of good quotes, by the way... "“It’ll be fine” is the kiss of death." Oh, yes.
HA! So love having useful phrases echoed back. I MUCH appreciate that. Indeed, it inspires me to go unweave a "fine" little tapestry to retrieve and hopefully reuse the yards of milkweed cordage I thought would work there-but don't.
I think Crochet would brilliant. I've made a few with knotless netting, which also is fabulous -- except for the small problem of having to use short strands nd then join them (cuz... needle). Actually, I love knotless netting (and maybe crochet too) when I'm making a vessel and making the cordage at the same time.
Truly a Delight that we once again have access to your 'meanderings'! We have stood quietly at the ready, hoping. Your new vessels are, of course, lovely. Light. A pleasure. Many thanks for the effort.
Thank you so much for your lovely words and for being here!
Your light filled vessels brought joy and wonder! No, I'll never do it myself, but I loved hearing about the marvelous materials you have put to such beautiful use. Coffee filters! Who knew! Your journey into unexpected ideas brought pleasure to us all. Thank you.
Hurrah! So glad you're enjoying it --and of course, no point in messing with ridiculous materials unless they insist ...
The delicacy of the vessels and the shadows cast are amazing. Coffee filters, different fibers, spindle spinning, knitting, sizing(s), what a fascinating idea to delve into, so much to try, experiment with, not to mention the science of it all. You are a wonder! And those blankets on the line! I love them!
Thank you Janice. I so appreciate your enjoyment of the whole textile menagerie.
The vessel on the table with the morning (?) sun shining through is breath-taking. I am so happy to see you back.
Ah--that table full of vessels. An unexpected visual magnet. Who knew?
Wonderfully given the light to shine through all you do! Thank you for the ideas and pictures of your work. I like to hold the little vessel in my hands that I have from you because I can Baskets are like that, aren't they?
Isn't it a thing Eileen -- the tactile part -- like holding air. Thanks as ever dear thing...
What joy in finding your hands know things your head forgot…
Now that is the perfect way to put it. Thank you muchly for those words.
So great to see you again!
And you as well!
You might try methyl cellulose- as nice as wheat paste but critters don’t eat it
Sarah, if you want some methyl cellulose, let me know. I have a huge bag (food grade) that I experimented with for the pigment sticks (but don’t use). I’ll send you some!
Well how cool is that? Thanks Jodi.
Great idea. Jodi (comment below) is going to send me some to try. THANKS!
While I'm no scientist I do know rice paste is acid free. When I did archival print framing I used it to attatch acid free rice paper hinges to hang prints to mat board. They can even be removed without damaging a print by slightly dampening. I'm so sorry you had your stuffing flatted out but happy a few seasons of hibernation have helped fluff you up again. Glad to have you back Sarah.
That is super good to know. Not that I can control the coffee acid of the filters that much --though I do simmer them in washing soda to mitigate it a little do like to continue with the acid free thing. I've used rice paste before mostly in katazome on cloth -- and it is only there temporarily.
The perfect mix of pictures and words. Loved reading it!
Reading your posts is a lovely meditation in itself bringing light and joy in the simple act of creative exploration. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Oh gosh -- that is a perfectly lovely way to put it and I'm grateful to hear it. Means so much.
Well, I can wait for another time for all the other stories you might, I hope, remember to tell us. I love the vessels -- they are immaculate and so full of potential. But then, I enjoy all your experiments -- the successes and the "back to the drawing board" ones, too. You feature in my day book of good quotes, by the way... "“It’ll be fine” is the kiss of death." Oh, yes.
HA! So love having useful phrases echoed back. I MUCH appreciate that. Indeed, it inspires me to go unweave a "fine" little tapestry to retrieve and hopefully reuse the yards of milkweed cordage I thought would work there-but don't.
What a joy to hear from you again! Amazing what fiber, light, and air can do together.
Isn't it? I'm continually enchanted by it. How fortunate is that?
This is pleasure, reading your words and looking at your images. So lovely to see you back!
Thank you so very much. It is beyond lovely to be here.
It is so great to be receiving your emails once again!!
Thank you! And here's to many more.
I love these vessels! They make me want to learn to knit, but I will fight that urge. Crochet maybe?
I think Crochet would brilliant. I've made a few with knotless netting, which also is fabulous -- except for the small problem of having to use short strands nd then join them (cuz... needle). Actually, I love knotless netting (and maybe crochet too) when I'm making a vessel and making the cordage at the same time.