Raindrops

Anita Marshall

Australia

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“Raindrops” is the exploration of how falling rain can transform into a spectacular 3D experience.

Capturing a moment in time and the relationship between the water and the body.

This piece of millinery evokes a sense of wonder and mystery, leaving you with the thought of what might happen next?

Inspired by the use of non-traditional materials, this piece brings together traditional millinery skills and the wonderous art of free form sculpture. Aided with reference images to accurately translate a sense of movement and life in the water. With careful consideration, the reaction upon contact of the head was a key component in making the raindrops and the splash as life like as possible.

• Thermoplastic, Crystoform clear
• Plastic brim reed
• Brim wire
• Cotton thread
• Nylon thread
• Swarovski beads and crystals
• UHU adhesive

• Isolated Heating of the thermoplastic to create water like form and shape
• Formed wire to create a custom headband
• Heated plastic brim reed to remove curve
• Attached beads the straightened reed with adhesive to create raindrop
• Attached raindrops to headband
• Hand wrapped headband in cotton thread to match model’s hair
• Created sewing points in the thermoplastic with the use of an awl
• Attached headband to thermoplastic with the use of nylon thread
• Finish with Swarovski crystals, attached to water ends