string for sittard

step #1

Above and below are step by step instruction showing you how to cord. These are to be included in a forthcoming publication featuring a project of mine, part of Cultuur maak(t) je, a programme of event and exhibitions at De Domijnen curated by Joanna van der Zanden and Jeanne Van Heeswijk. More info on the project here.

Natural fibres would traditionally be used to cord yarn or twine but recycled plastic bags, cut into strips, would be ideal for this too - see previous post. Have fun experimenting with this while doing your bit to save our oceans from plastic pollution.

step #2

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step #5

plastic fantastic: the sequel

 

I’ve been thinking about it for a while, and now I’m finally doing it: no plastic bags will recycled here anymore. I’m keeping them all and making them into twine, which I’ll knit, weave or crochet into large thermal blankets, hammocks or new installation pieces. I'll also take inspiration from work produce and illustrated in this previous post. I'm having a bash at 'zero waste' and I’m not recycling anymore. I’m repurposing instead! 

What I’ll do with hard plastic food packaging need to be given some thought now. The house and studio meainwhile will start to fill with these specialty fashion twines. Pretty, but how I break the news to my partner is yet another matter!