Sylvia Martinez – France

GREEN HARMONY

Description

This hat is a mixture of 3 different green shadows: the green velvet, the green crinoline and the green feathers in a perfect balance… that gives the equilibrium to this percher.

The 3 feathers are also worked to give the impression of being in the air… attached magically to the hat that looks in equilibrium on the head.

Materials

• buckram
• velvet
• pleated crinoline
• feathers
• veil
• wire
• Alice band
• comb
• ribbon

Techniques

• Buckram blocked on a wood block, with the traditional technique (stiffener, steam, iron, and pins).
• The Shape has been wired all around to maintain the design. Another piece is being blocked in the opposite way to close the shape (both sides).
• Recto side – This form has been covered with green velvet. 3 nice green cut feathers wired and attached to the main shape to give the impression of floating
• Verso side – also buckram covered with the same green velvet and veil to give another touch.
• For the attachment system I used wire going from the shape to the Alice band, and ribbon to cover the entire band. A central comb finishes and secures the hat maintaining.