The thread itself should not be "hairy" but clean-textured and relatively fine. The thread and background should be in quite strongly contrasting colours. A matt background is preferable so that no reflections confuse the shapes. In planning your design, three features are advisable: 1. We have included instructions for setting the pins and threading the designs, but, after doing a few of these you will probably want to try your own ideas as for Requirement 9. You can compound these curves to make not only interesting abstract compositions but pleasing representational designs. Their shape varies with the angle at which the lines are set in relation to one another, and with the shape of the lines of pins. The curves in the design are formed between two lines of pins. The execution of a design is very simple. Word symmography is a combination of the word "symmetry" and the suffix "graphy" and the same basic designs used for this art are to be found in other art and craft forms throughout the world. Symmography, Symmography, often referred to as String Art, is very similar in linear design and delicacy of appearance to earlier earli er works of wire sculpture, mobiles and stabiles. String Art, String Craft, Symmography, Geometric Stitchery, Nail and Thread, Pin and Thread, Geometric Picture Patterns are all one craft, which is now an Honour. Sharpton, The Royal Craft Library, Cuninham Art Products Inc 1971, Brochure No 7136 Pin and Thread by Leisure Crafts, available from any craft shop in Australia (An excellent production). Box 382, Palo Alto, California 94302 String Craft Symmography by Lois Kreischer, Crown Publishers, Inc 1971, 419 Park Ave South, New York 10016 Designing in String, by Robert E. The following notes have been compiled from the following references: Line Designs, by Dale G. Construct the angles and fill in with your choice choice of coloured thread on cardboard and mount for display. Use a compass to draw a circle and mark off six equally spaced points around it. Have at least two completed original hangings on wood for display. Use stringing methods for wood in the following: Filled and hollowed circles, star, edging, curve from within and curve from without, filler, and wing weave. Describe and have one sample of each, a drawing pattern, trans ferring a circle pattern, pounding nails and stringing. Name three ways to prepare wood for string craft. Choose one of the above named angles and create a design on cardboard by repeating the same angle four times within your design. Draw and stitch on cardboard in equally spaced points: a.
Explain how to use the materials when used on wood or cardboard. Describe the following: String Craft, Symmography, Geometric Stitchery.