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“Supercycle”

So what is fusing plastic? Getting plastic and ironing them flat?

This is what I question myself, is plastic really pretty? I tend to throw plastic away for example after getting fruits that are wrapped with a protective wrap, or normal plastic bag. It is a waste of space in the house.

I never knew that plastic can be so pretty in a form of art.

One of the inspiration, when I was googling what is fusing plastic, is this fashion designer Jane Bowler. She uses plastic to make her art pieces and not only that, they are wearable. Sustainability as her key concept and overarching theme, her ideation is to make garments that last forever.

Jane Bowler Fusion Collection

Jane Bowler is a recent graduate from the RCA.

“With her unique inspiration of that plastic, rubber bits, bath mats or old shower curtains that we would throw, instead it is her primary sources for extraordinary and beautiful work and it is easy to see her pieces becoming an instant hit in the ever mutating and challenging the world of fashion.”

http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/8234/1/jane-bowlers-plastic-fashion

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There are so many tutorials for fusing plastic bags with each tutorial having the individual method of how to fuse plastic.

Step 1: Here is what you need

-an iron

-an ironing board

-baking parchment paper

-plastic bags

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Getting started on fusing plastic, I tried random layering of plastic and ironing them. I think my first try was a disaster as the plastic did not really stick and there is no contrast in the whole form of plastic. (First try)

(The Failed Project during lesson)

Later I tried playing with the creating lettering by fusing them individually. (second try)

On my next post, I’ll will be posting more creation on the fusing plastic technique:

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FIELD TRIP

(Week 3)

National Museum of Singapore: Modern Colony (1925-1935)

During the eve of Chinese New Year, Prof Galina arranged a field trip for us to study the textures and materials that were used during the olden period. Bringing back the Nostalgic event.

Heading down to the National Museum of Singapore for the Life in Singapore: Modern Colony exhibition. It is an exhibition that is permanent in the National Museum of Singapore and admission is free to Singaporeans and PRs, showcases the different kind of clothing’s and valuables that was used during the British colonial rule. Learning about the different way of life compared to today’s modernism is an interesting knowledge to gain. The different kind of objects used and the different kind of dressing that was worn during the time was so intricate and unique in their own way.

What caught my eyes straight away was the intricate design of the clothing’s that was place right at the end of the exhibition overlooking the entrance when I enter. The heavily beaded and sequin gowns and also the heavily embroidered with flower buttons shows what the wealthy British and Chinese wore when that go for parties.

The whole exhibition is filled with love and devotion not forgetting that every objects holds an important value to it. 

The intricate design on the individual clothing’s (shown above) shows the uniqueness of the craftsmanship during the days. Not overly done, the designs are just right. Prints and embroidery all shows a different balance and movement. Its an art piece on its own. The used of colours complements each other making the overall design during the days special for the wearer. The motif and prints of the clothes, an inspiration.

Not only the clothing, the accessories also shows great meaning.

From beading to embroidery on the shoe itself, as compared to today shoe, it is full of details. Hand sewn embroidery is one of a kind. Now trends of bringing the embroidery back into the market is rising. Many people love the embroidery fashion statement, especially me!

Each object tells and important story. Just by looking at the objects it brings back the memories. How people interact, how the women did the sewing and how garment came about, it all started with all this objects. Keeping the history alive, is what all this objects wants to say.

Overall, it is a learning experience, gaining more insights into the past. As compared from now, the nostalgic look and the intricate look of the design brings and inspires current designers. It will indeed help me in my upcoming final project.

This marks the end of the exhibition tour.

Featuring the Surface Group!

Happy Chinese New Year!

WHAT NEXT FOR SURFACE DESIGN?

FUSING PLASTICCCC

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BY MELISSA

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Preview Collection #1

FULL COLLECTION

Explosive “2017”

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This technique got me inspired and got me crazy over the prints. Through this process, I got to learn how to balance and also how to layout the prints while transferring onto the fabric so that they will not look so cluttered.

 

 

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During the first and second week of the lesson, Prof Galina let us explore the different types of heat transfer method.

“Wet” and “Dry”

(Heat Transfer)

A means of transferring a design to a substrate using an intermediate step.

How does heat transfer go about:

  • In heat transfer printing, a design is printed in reverse (typically by screen printing) on a special release paper using a plastisol-based ink (or another type of sublimable dye).
  • The printed image is then placed against the desired substrate (commonly a fabric, such as a T-shirt) and subjected to high temperature (commonly 375ºF) and pressure for a short period of time.

 

Short Tutorial by Galina:

Turn the temperature to the kind of material that we will be using

Wood can be use for heat transfer too.

Needs to let it cool down, for few seconds before we peel it out.

Fabric, the common kind for heat transfer

 

…TIME TO START EXPLORING…

 

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SURFACE DESIGN

The best definition of Surface Design encompasses the colouring, patterning, and structuring of fibre and fabric. This exploration involves exploration of processes such as dyeing, painting, printing, stitching, embellishing, quilting, weaving, felting and papermaking.

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Surface design in the fashion industry plays an important role.

For example the haute couture collection;