3D Textile Vessel Kay Dennis October Meeting 2024

 This month we welcomed Kay Dennis who had come to show us how to make a  3D vessel using Decovil Light [a light interfacing with a heat-activated glue side].  

She arrived with all sorts of equipment for us to use but best of all were the pretty, light and delicate 3D vases she had made using a range of materials and stitch, with Decovil as the base. Each had a theme and were displayed to inspire us. [See Below.]

Kay also brought two ready painted and embellished flat vessels waiting to be joined into cylinders to make two vases.

We all started with a flat piece of Decovil, glue side uppermost. and then chose a plastic container to wrap it around into a cylinder. We would do most of the work while the vase was flat.

Kay demonstrated how to apply the paint well watered  so that a very light effect would be achieved. The paint could be applied by brush, sponge printed, stencilled or any way members chose.

We were then able to apply anything we wanted to build up texture and a "picture". Members used paper, ribbons, threads, glittery fabric etc. and interesting textures and colours began to appear.

After members were satisfied with their application of textures they were ready to begin their stitching. Some used hand and some machine stitching and some were going to use a combination of the two.

 As the stitching was added the pieces began to integrate into a whole.

One member more or less finished her vase completely and she heated the join to make a cylinder after machine stitching to integrate the piece. A close up of the stitching can be seen in the second picture.

The colour of the vase is beautiful and because of the Decovil it has a light and airy feeling.

 Most of us took our vessels home to finish the stitching and then complete the vase. It was a good day and we all look forward to seeing the finished items.

 A big thank you goes to Kay for inspiring us and bringing a generous amount of equipment for us to work with. Also for supporting us with ideas and techniques.

Thank You Kay.