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Textiles mock GCSE on Art Deco, what materials and components should I be using!?

January 8th, 2013 1 comment

Textiles mock GCSE on Art Deco, what materials and components should I be using!?
In the prep, it says I should be able to write a list of the materials and components I will use. I have no idea what this means!! (We have an awful teacher who has taught us NO theory!!) Can someone help me with examples of materials and components?

There are lots of materials you can choose from
Velvet
Cotton Calico
Satin
Sateen
Fleece
Twill
Drill
Jersey
Sheeting
Denim (Lightweight or Heavyweight) & loads more
When annotating your designs say what percentage fibre they are e.g. 100% polyester cotton etc

Components:
Modern:
Solar changing threads
Glow in the dark thread
When annotating again say the fibre content e.g 100% polyester (most threads are this content)

Normal:
Buttons (say size, shape, 4 or 2 holes)
Zips (say length, invisible or visible? – also show close up of the zip fastening)
Eyelets
Hook & eyes
Velcro etc.

Decoration:
Modern:
Solar changing beads (say size/shape of beads)
Glow in the dark string
Sound boxes

Normal:
Sequins
Beads
Printed design? – sublimation print/cool peel
Embroidery – free machine, hand, Janome PE300 (CAD/CAM) – I would use the CAD/CAM example as you gain more marks for the use of this
Iron on motifs
Applique
Quilting – English
Transfer inks/crayons

I can’t think of anything else, try searching it on google and try using modern techniques as well as old, you always gain credit for this as they are looking for unique designs so be as creative as possible because it doesn’t matter if you can’t make it, they are looking for creativity.

Also do some research into art deco so you know abit about it and the common patterns/colours/themes it uses and commet about these when annotating – you need this to get marks in the exam so it is always best to do a mood board before the exam

Good Luck!!