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Work in Progress - 3 of the 193 for "Stitched Up"- Wilma Simmons

The work for the "Stitched Up " Project continues. See the previous "Wednesday Child" post for the background to this art project celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Newcastle Industrial School.
I have been documenting the progress of my work, so I thought it might be interesting to share some of the early stages of the "stick dolls" ... Here are some of the beginning steps..

Sticks collected while walking the bushland in my neighbourhood

Drying and getting rid of any insects - oven heat 75 degreesC for approx 1-2 hours.

Trimmed and cut if necessary

Ends sealed with matte sealing solution.

Drying - solution goes on white but dries clear.

First wrapping - foil to create a body shape

Second wrapping - stretch fabric.

Third wrapping - fabric strips

Some stitching - more stitching and embellishment to come.

Follow this series of blog posts - Wednesday's child - for the later stages of these dolls and more about the work in progress.

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