Pewter Fabrics

 

Family and friends will testify to my passionate approach to recycling; if something can be reused or repurposed it will be.  It is a philosophy that I practise in my workroom also.

So, what to do with the metal trimmings of pewter?  The answer was to create a new fabric from the pieces. After much experimenting with water soluble, layers and stitch the pewter pieces evolved into two differently fashioned materials.

The first is very soft and fluid (first two images). Once stretched out it was very quickly fashioned into simple bookmarks. I think it will have many other uses but as it will be quite suitable for 3d work, I will begin there.

The second piece is very stable and perfectly suitable for stitching, perfect as a cloth on which to stitch more flowers.