http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/ Melted Fabrics Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:55:42 GMT 3045452915@... http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/161 http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/161 Do know of artists who express their political beliefs with fiber or mixed media ? Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:43:24 GMT bellavinarts http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/160 http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/160 I am in the "same boat" so-to-speak as you are. I am trying to convince my art department that fabric sculpture is a norm, and it is! One thing I have recently Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:43:12 GMT bellavinarts http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/159 http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/159 Thanks for the advice, I never thought of bamboo. I will not be making lifesize figures, rather 1 - 2 feet tall. I will post pictures after I perfect the Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:43:06 GMT sara cooney http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/158 http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/158 Thank you so much Rachel. I really appreciated the links. Send anything you can. I am open and hungry for new ideas. Sara From: Melted Rachel Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:43:01 GMT sara cooney http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/157 http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/157 Thank you so much Caroline. I feel like I have a new lease on my ideas. Send any suggestions you can. I am very open. Now to learn more and start creating! Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:16:15 GMT Caroline http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/156 http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/156 Hi Sara, Try the Cloth Paper Scissor's site, and its sister site Quilting Daily, as they often have free projects that include houses etc. I'm having fun with Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:41:49 GMT Melted Rachel http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/155 http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/155 I made this page a while back about Fabric sculpture: http://www.squidoo.com/fabric-sculpture Also Three-Dimensional Embroidery is a great book to look at. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:06:25 GMT saraannecooney http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/154 http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/154 I am trying to finish my degree in art. I want to take sculpture and make fabrics my media. I want to be able to convince the teacher that fabric sculpture is Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:02:13 GMT gold_haert http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/153 http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/153 oops sorry about the late reply had ot remeber the password i know you're thinking material and heat but you could try the alternative of rice paper, you can Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:27:47 GMT melted_rachel http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/152 http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/152 Thanks :) One thing I did just think of - you might be better of looking for a slightly thicker synthetic fabric as I'm guessing the metal will get pretty hot Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:24:09 GMT bellavinarts http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/151 http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/151 Hi Rachel, Thank you for the reply. I will try the fabrics you mentioned. I plan to keep the melted fabrics on the metal form because the sculptures will need Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:36:49 GMT Melted Rachel http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/150 http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/150 Hi Bella! Welcome to the group :D Sorry for the delayed reply - I don't know what anyone else is up to but I've got a new baby so all my textiles stuff is Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:33:39 GMT bellavinarts http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/149 http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/149 Hello all! I am new to the group. I joined because of great interest in melted fabrics. I am a non-traditional student at a university here in USA. The Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:04:40 GMT Melted Rachel http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/148 http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/148 Oops - sorry I sent the wrong link - I meant the cathedral window one you sent before: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:53:47 GMT Faun Sophia Bonewits http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/147 http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/meltedfabrics/message/147 Hi Faun! *Waves* back Loved this link: http://marlinespikedesign.blogspot.com very good i'll have to haunt that one ... don't need to worry about >backing it