Mini Thread Bowl

Description

One of a series inspired by rocks and minerals, this tiny bowl has a hint of sparkle.

Although amazingly delicate in appearance, and very light weight, the bowl is not as fragile as it looks – it will survive a fall much better than glass or ceramics! It is intended to be decorative rather than functional, but a small trinket or pebble could be placed inside. As it’s round, without a flat base, it won’t always sit up straight – but that just gives you different views of both the outside and inside.

It’s made entirely of thread - by freely machine embroidering on soluble fabric, which is then dissolved away to leave just the stitching. This ‘soluble lace’ is then moulded into shape while damp; the stitching is specially designed so that it will form a neat round bowl without tucks or pleats. When dry it’s sprayed with clear acrylic varnish for extra stiffness and protection.

The bowl is approximately 7cm (2.75”) diameter, and 6cm (2.25”) high.

Packed in a box with a polystyrene ball inside it, to prevent damage in the post.

Added on Nov 19, 2009