This is what it looks like right now. I want to test a few more industrial materials. The fish line as the structural support (the warp) could be interesting as it is transparent and non organic. I’m hoping to find something that is of the machine but not wire or steel wool, but can be woven. Another interesting bit is that the steel wool piece will rust a lot more if put in water. Could be neat to play with that. It will disintegrate into rust dust in the end, but that could be fun too.
When I find the right materials I’m thinking of shaping the weaving into elaborate collar shape such as seen on Elizabethan costumes. Below is a rough sketch of the collar and how it would look on the warp. I’m excited about making it. For now.
Visually, the texture of the steel wool reminds me of felt – have you ever thought of making a cobweb felt and steel wool garment? I think that the rusting would work really well in that aspect too!
You mean mixing steel wool with wool and then felting into a thin fabric? That does sound interesting. It will be interesting to find out how much it disintegrates upon rusting. I’ll try that, thanks.