The cell textile has now reached the next stage of its work
– being encased in a circular form. This has been chosen (as with all other
techniques & fabrics) symbolically & will be representative of what I
shall ultimately be depicting.
As I need the finished piece to be transparent
& hold its shape perfectly, the circle chosen needs to be relatively strong
as the textile piece will need to be stretched for further working. With this in mind
too, a black discarded bike wheel
(from a cycle shop & almost new) was found - minus its spokes. The holes in
the rim are perfect for attaching the textile to & being a little larger than the fabric,
will be ideal to use with cords &/or shaped textile pieces.
Note: Prior to using, the wheel rim has been cleaned. Overlaying it on the cell-textile, the fabric was marked (with pins) at each of the 32
hole positions on the rim.