You can see it next to a regular shuttle
for comparison purposes:
I have ideas for this giant tatting but many problems to resolve before I can bring them to fruition!
Best wishes,
Frivole
Monday, 4 November 2019
Giant Shuttle
... and I mean GIANT! I want to work with rope to make large-scale tatting so I 3D-printed a huge tatting shuttle. It does "work" but I must admit it's not easy to wield. The shuttle is a bit slippery and so wide that it's difficult to hang onto! Also when working at that scale, you can't make the stitches around your hand as in normal tatting. So I have to wrap the loop around the back of a chair, or even around my knee or my foot while I make the stitches. When making chains, I also trap the rope under my foot for tension.
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This is an undertaking on a giant scale, I look forward to seeing one of your snowflakes on a giant scale. all I can say is good luck with your project.
ReplyDeleteThat's quite an undertaking! It makes me think of something I read once, that a shuttle is just a device to hold thread. Giant thread, giant shuttle, makes sense.
ReplyDeleteWow this might make the world book of records 👍❤️👍
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are off to an awesome start!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI was wondering how you would make the ring and work the tatting. ;)
Oh my goodness, that is a large shuttle! I'll be looking forward to seeing your giant creations. Have you seen the architectural lacemaking done with rope by Manca Ahlin on her website, Mantzalin ?
ReplyDeleteOh my! Incredible
ReplyDeleteWow, this is so interesting! Looking forward to what you make!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a huge shuttle.
ReplyDeleteCan’t wait to see what else you will be tatting with it.
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Claire
OClaireDeLune.com
Das ist ja ein riesiges Shuttle. Bin auf das Projekt gespannt
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing! Shuttle perfect for long-sighted tatters or to put on an exhibition, love it! Gosh, you should tat fs/bs!
ReplyDeleteYou might consider a smaller net making shuttle that fish catchers use .
ReplyDeleteI am probably late in commenting on this.
Thank you for your comment, sorry I missed your message.
DeleteHave you tried working with (or adapting) a fishing net repair shuttle?
ReplyDeleteThanks Judith, and yes, I did try a version of a net shuttle (homemade), thank you for the suggestion! :-)
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