There’s joy in repetition. In my inked lotus works, each mark becomes a form of meditation when I paint. It is rhythm and stillness intertwined.
The Rhythm of Repetition — where devotion becomes form
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Visit by the South Australian Governor General
handmade
In February I taught the South Australian Governor hand printing at the Mallee Tourist and Heritage Centre in Pinnaroo.
Book binding workshop
handmade Workshop
In February I taught the South Australian Governor hand printing at the Mallee Tourist and Heritage Centre in Pinnaroo.
tassels and embellishments
for Vaucluse house
handmade Technique Vaucluse House
designing tassels and embellishments for a historical reproduction
new tools for Vaucluse House: part2
handmade Vaucluse House
A new tools for Vaucluse House: part 2 The spool/mould spinning machine works wonderfully, but an initial problem was that the motor smokes. The first sewing machine motor I bought was not strong enough. Thus I bought a another, and at more expense to replace it. However that smoked as well. Eventually, I was told of another guy […]
revamping jute trimmings
braid Bullion Fringe Fringe handmade jute natural fibres
revamping jute trimmings In the early 90’s I started my tassel career making trendy, contemporary jute trimmings, tassels braids fringes and cords. Then the fad faded, but not totally. This past year Passementeries has been approached to create new and exciting contemporary jute projects. In the process we’ve developed stunningly new creations. Natural fiber has […]
Gold leaf making in Myanmar
handmade Myanmar Technique travel
Glod Leaf making in Myanmar is hard work.
designing a new braid
braid handmade
designing a new braid Normally, when I weave a braid I bulk the weft up with a minimum of 4+ threads. But this time I wanted to see the results using two weft threads. So I warped up the trimming loom with a myriad of blue, lime green, russet red and a burnt orange. Look […]
how we make 350 identical Pom Pon’s
Fringe handmade Technique
how we make 350 identical Pom Pon’s It’s very easy to make a pom pon, or so I thought when I was taught by my mother at an early age. She began by cutting two donut shaped pieces of cardboard, then had me wrap them with threads. Wool was the easiest textile to use, as […]
How to make Paper Snowflakes
handmade Technique Workshop
step by step, making a paper snow flake