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DESCRIPTION Reflection
The snakeskin purse is a classic fashion item, a common sight This was incredebaly chalanging finish to replicate, after various attempts,
in luxury stores and on catwalks in the world’s fashion capitals. the desired finish was an amazing journey and learning experience.
The demand for bags, boots, belts, and jackets made from the ornate
Manufacture and Application
snakeskin patterns remains strong. But this coveted leather’s journey
There are many ways to kill and skin a snake, but many of the most
from snake-in the-wild to department store window is a long and often
common methods are cruel, drawing concern from NGOs and
unpleasant one. Snake-catchers work through the night combing jungles,
animal-rights campaigners. Because shed skin is not thick
swamps, and gardens to track down their quarry. Thanks to their intricate skin
enough to be converted into lucrative products, Snakes give
patterns, one of the most coveted snakes for adorning accessories is the
their lives for their skin. Larger Snakes, such as Pythons, are
reticulated python—perhaps the world’s largest (or at least longest) snake.
often struck on the head with a mallet. Then, their jaws are
pried open and water is hosed into their bodies to swell
them up, which makes it easier to peel the skin off. Once
N a tur al the snakes have been peeled, the skins are rolled up and
Snake Skin sorted into piles according to size. Then they are cut with
scissors into strips, and dried, sometimes in an oven.
Once dried, sheets of Snakeskins are dyed and processed
into Bags, Wallets, Belts, and Shoes.
Why it was chosen
Because I wanted to challenge myself with something
Sample Image List of Materials Step 1. complex and technical.
Mold the swatch to desired
. White Primer shape.
Step2
. Clear all Purpose Silicone
Apply 4 coats of primer and dry sand
sealant
the Swatch each time.
. Jet Black Spray Paint
Step3
. Ivory Black Watercolor
From the 5th – 9th coat, wet sand the
. Matt Black spray paint Swatch until its smooth.
. Bic Ballpoint Pen Step4
Spray two coats of Matt Black Spray paint of the
Swatch and let it dry for 25-30 min.
Step5
Mix a 1/4 Golf Ball size of clear Silicone sealant, 3 peas size of
Ivory Black watercolor, a light spray of high Gloss Jet Black
spray paint into a cup and mix for 1mins. Apply the mixed paste
Replicated Finish on to the Swatch by rolling it with a Bic Pen to get the Snake pattern.
