Copper Textiles

The wonder of copper

I love to explore copper in textiles

Introducing copper with weaving and knitting is like using a metallic jewel with fibre. It can be tricky to work with, but that is part of the charm and the challenge in producing a thing of beauty.

I blended my copper and painted silk weaving with Bombyx cocoons to create Dancing Silk Cocoons.

These Dancing Silk Cocoons are suspended in the flow of a copper and silk background.

And then I played with Cricula cocoons for this piece named Ripples.

I love the dimension that the cocoons bring.

Detail view of the cocoon, embroidery and the copper silk woven background.

This is Moon. The Cricula cocoon was so perfect for this piece.

Knitted copper on felt. This one is titled: 5..4..3..2..1

Drop me a line at templetd43@gmail.com – I would love to hear what you think of these pieces.