The
outermost round of Rosette Enchained (shown in previous post) pattern is a chain where the middle
segment faces inwards. Since the side segments face outwards, we can consider
them as convex, and this middle one as concave.
Please
note that convex/concave is relative to a specific design and reference point
in case of tatting. For instance this example by Sabina Carden-Madden.
Changing
Chain Curves : Convex and Concave
There
are various ways of accomplishing this change in curve, and I wanted to
experiment with each to compare the effect. It’s always good to have a menu of
options, allowing the tatter to choose based on project or skill
specifications.
- The first 4 methods
can be done while working with a ball and single shuttle, but the 5th
one needs 2 shuttles.
- Some create a
sharper point at the changeover.
- Some methods create
a mono-colour chain, or the main shuttle colour can show up in the concave
segment.
- For directional
(fs/bs) tatting, the concave segment is usually tatted backside.
Do
you have any other method to share? I would love to hear it.
IDEAS : Any of these methods can be used to create a long undulating chain. One can use it
as a bookmark tail. Or each long chain can be linked to previous one to create
a broader lace or latticed/reticulate fabric. Add beads and picots for a wonderful effect.
UPDATE: Bonnie Swank has demonstrated these options in Needle Tatting - video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ9BRdZ2Zl8 .
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Excellent Changing Chain pdf, Muskaan! I will printed it & have it as a reference at my tatting table.
ReplyDeleteTruly a place of honour, Anita 💗🌹💗🌹
DeleteUseful information, thanks!
ReplyDeleteHelps me remember, Jane 😄💗🌹🌹🌹
DeleteAnother great lesson!! :) Love your design!!! :)
ReplyDelete💜💚💛💙, Sue 😍
DeleteVery useful summary, thank you! 🌹🌹🌹
ReplyDeleteI summarise, you innovate, Nin 😀😄💗
DeleteThank you so much for this post! I have been wondering about curve techniques for some time, but did not know how to look it up.
ReplyDeleteAlso I did miss you while you were away and am glad you are able to be back. I hope your health improves.
Thanks for your kind wishes, Emily 💗💗💗 I miss blogging and sharing just as much.
DeleteHave you seen the chains sampler listed in Related Posts above? That may be good place to start -- one resource leading to another, ....
Yes, I had seen that one before and it has been very helpful. Thanks so much!!
Delete👍💟 Emily, you can always ask/contact me directly in case of hurdles. I might be able to guide you in right Direction instead of going round in Curves 😄
DeleteI have been away and unable to comment but I have been keeping up with you
ReplyDeleteThank you for the PDF I have downloaded it to read and keep
You have been doing some wonderful tatting recently I do love the snowflake with the beads on the ends I am hoping you will do a post about it
Glad to have you around whenever you can, Margaret 💜💛💙
DeleteYes I will upload the new improved snowflake Sparkle pattern as soon as I can.....everything is moving in slow motion in my life at present 😄😃😉😆
This is wonderful information! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Diane :-D
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