05. Bubblewrap

5.1 Sorry, the label escaped out of the photo! Handmade paper from brown envelopes. Pressed onto bubble wrap. Photo shows front and back of the paper.

5.2 Embroidery based on bubblewrap. Threads were withdrawn from linen scrim and the edges of the spaces were embroidered using buttonhole stitch.

5.3 Handmade paper based on bubblewrap. A sheet of paper pulp was pressed onto a plate containing round beads.

5.4 Fabric strips was wound round a frame in both directions. "Bubbles" were embroidered using detatched buttonhole stitch over the fabric strips. The bubbles were stuffed from the back with wadding. The fabric strips were tied off before cutting from the frame.

5.5 Drawn thread embroidery based on bubblewrap. Threads were withdrawn from linen scrim and a grid was formed my machine stitching the remaining threads. Beads were covered woth organza and sewn in place on the grid. The grid was then folded over the beads and the edges sewn together.

5.6 Various threads and ribbons were wrapped around a frame. Loopy stitches were embroidered onto the wrapped threads. This sample could also be developed for handwriting.

5.7 A strip of bubblewrap was painted using acrylic paints. The strip was wound round a frame. Elastic bands were woven through the bubblewrap. Additional stitching was required to secure the wrapping.

5.8 The back of the bubbles were slit open and stuffed with fragments of needleweaving and drawn thread embroidery. The slits were then sealed with sellotape.

5.9 A development of 8.8. The backing was removed from the bubble wrap and the bubbles stuffed with fragments of needleweaving and drawn thread embroidery. The embroidery had been soaked with PVA glue. A piece of PVA soaked fabric was pressed on top and the whole thing was left to dry. The bubblewrap was then peeled off. I overdid the PVA which is why the backing fabric looks shiny.

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