Blog of Ruth Emma Fox Illustration - Work From the Studio. For portfolio and shop please visit www.ruthemmafox.co.uk
Wednesday 30 April 2014
Monday 28 April 2014
Saturday 12 April 2014
Stripping The Frames and Putting On My Own Fabric
Using traditional craft techniques is a really interesting area I'm exploring
eager to learn I've been reading up and finding out as much as possible
about traditional methods and materials.
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| Making and cutting my own pattern |
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| Front with fitting section for narrow lower frame and strengthened structuring for gripping onto frame |
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| Applying upholstery tacks. |
Preparing deck chairs to be re upholstered
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| My dog didn't think they were too bad after I'd washed and sanded them down. |
Friday 11 April 2014
Wednesday 9 April 2014
My screen printed fabric as an alternative to the standard hat box
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| Hand screen printed design. |
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This heritage brand has a luxurious feel to it but I'd like to make a more creative alternative using my hand printed cotton canvas but maintain a heritage feel. |
Sunday 6 April 2014
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