Saturday, 10 April 2010

Chapter 2 - Lettering Designs

I have choosen the word Communicate as this seems to be an important part of Media, Lettering and Writing.

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Using an internet site 'wordle'







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Blocks of Writing

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Sorry this one isn't very clear!

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Using computer effects - ripple (one of my favourites although doesn't look at all like the original word!)

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Using computer effects - Wave

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Scanned, copied then presented upside-down


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Scanned, stretched and using computer paintbrush written over.


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Friday, 9 April 2010

Module Four : Loosely Lettering Chapter 1

Media and Lettering Research

How letters can be used artistically















Since we retired we have spent a large amount of very enjoyable time travelling around...some in the UK and also farther afield. So most of my collection is to do with 'travel'.















Mailing and packaging collection: which includes a few of the letters sent from my father to my mother before they were married during his 6 years away in World War II


















Travel documents




















A collection of Museum tickets





















This section looks as if we are always on holiday!!











A selection of travel journals















A travel journal from a memorable trip to New Zealand






Wednesday, 17 March 2010

Paperwork for Module 3

Timing
The design work for my belt was started early January 2010 and completed by the end of January.
The embroidered belt was started on 20th February 2010 and completed 7th March 2010.
Total hours spent working on the design...10hours and the embroidery...25hours.












































Tuesday, 9 March 2010

Chapter 11 - Composite Sheet for Accessory

Here is my composite sheet for the belt, hopefully all is in order and as soon as I've finished the paperwork for this module I'm itching to take a look at Module 4!



Sunday, 7 March 2010

Chapter 10 - Design an Accessory

Having decided to make a belt as my accessory piece the sketch here was my original design. This design developed as I began constructing and a few of the features had to be changed. How to fasten the belt was a problem and the original idea of having a tassel didnt prove suitable. I changed this to a knotted cord fastener which enabled the plaited threads to be pulled tight. It seemed to take ages to make!! but I'm pleased with the result.



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I made a few pieces of felt till I found one that I was happy to use for my belt. This is the piece I chose. I knew I could find 3 interesting areas to cut out for the belt panels.

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The Finished Accessory
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The Toggles

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The Two Front Panels


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The Back Panel
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Just to prove my accessory is fit for it's purpose I have to show it on!!

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