The piece is markedly aquatic. Subtle references to coral, fish, waves, and the tidal ebb and flow are implied by the unconventional combination of stylized curves and contrasting erratic angles. These opposing forces are united, however, by an harmonic color palette and a tradition centralized (only slightly offset) composition- recalling the eternal dialogue between Classicism…
A way to make successful tissue paper pattern pieces flat and storable without tracing them again or having to glue things (also, a good use for gummed paper packing tape, my new favorite thing):
Final pattern piece…
Tissue paper is flimsy!
Paper packing tape to the rescue!
Flatten out the wrinkles and edges
Flatten out the wrinkles and edges.
Cut a strip of tape and wet it (doesn’t take much moisture– don’t overdo it)