Class 7 : TEXTILE SCAFFOLD
Material
gloves
recipient
scale
wooden stick
Latex
Latex colorant
Project Description
Mould a balloon and create a textile shape
Inspirations & References
balloon Material
Inflate the balloon
fix the balloon
Glue 3 strips of double-sided tape on the balloon
Do not attempt to reposition the tape as this may cause the ball to burst.
wrap the balloon in cotton twine
finish with cotton twine
install the balloon in a ventilated area and protect the area from latex splashes
Mix latex with dye
Brush string and balloon
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4 alternating layers of drying time
24 hours later, the latex has dried and is dark blue in colour
Brush a new layer to fill remaining holes
demoulding
textile hybridization observations
the supporting balloon layer tears apart