10. Textile Scaffold

It’s a textile scaffold! I won’t lie—I’ve been looking forward to this week since the very beginning of the program! If you know me, you know how much I love fabric manipulation. It’s my go-to technique every time, and I can never get enough of it.

My fashion brand, Ash Studio, is heavily inspired by architecture, and I’ve always had a passion for pleating and plissé. These techniques are not only visually stunning but also bring a structural, almost architectural quality to fabric, which aligns perfectly with my design identity.

This week is all about experimentation, and I couldn’t be more excited to explore new methods of fabric manipulation! For this project, I’ll be diving into leather molding and crystallization, two techniques I’ve been eager to try.

Crystallization Process

The crystallization process is such a beautiful and unexpected journey! It’s fascinating to watch as the fabric transforms, taking on new textures and forms.

For this experiment, we used two different methods of crystallization:

Alum: Known for creating delicate, translucent crystals.

Salt: Produces chunkier, more rugged crystal formations. Both methods brought unique and stunning results, each adding its own character to the fabric.