clips of thermochromic things

i have been thinking of ways in which i can make my work interactive here are a few ideas of materials and ways in which i could possibly do so.....


This wallpaper is made by Linda Florence, she prints flower patterns and then prints ontop of the image with the same paint they use for scratch cards, so the buyer can scratch away at the wallpaper to unveil the image underneath.

Thermochromic materials would be realy exciting to work with, its a heat sensative material which can come in paint, paper, ink, dye and other forms and once it is at a certain temperature it changes colour. The viewer could the touch the material with the image on to reveal it with the heat of their hand or a heating device.




i have also thought about painting over wax or scratching it away to see the image or pattern.

Digital textiles

The beginning of my second year and the first project set is about digital textiles. i have never realy used much technology within my work, it is mostly hand made . i am realy interested in producing something that becomes an interactive piece, where the viewer can do something to reveal the work. having this in mind i have decided to study animals and how you can recognise what the animal may be without actually seeing the whole creature, for example the pattern of fur, wings or scales. using digital processes such a photoshop i am hoping to use my drawing to make a few designs which i will then take through into more practical textiles such a screen printing or possible using the laser cutter or CAD embroidery machine to further my development onto making a finished piece which the viewer could then interact with by doing something which i will develop over the time of this project to reveal the part of the animal.