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6 covering knots

Covering things with knots is a delight for my eyes, These coverings to the bottles had a practical
particularly when it is done with knots that are even, use also, in that they prevented the bottles from
tight, and well-laid out. When it comes to covering breaking accidentally if they received a light shock.
a surface with knotting it is very necessary that the These bottles were decorated by Ken Elliott, UK.
individual section or piece of the covering should be
as simple as possible (because knots are small and
surfaces generally are big) and yet the overall effect
should be pleasing to the eye. Knotting allows you to
create something colourful, textured, and patterned
to heighten the viewer’s awareness of the covering
itself. You can also mute the covering to heighten
the appreciation of the object. To add to the sensual
experience, why not try using a cord or yarn that has
a scent to it also? Tarred hemp, flax, jute – all have an
individual and evocative scent to them, which may
help the viewer experience something beyond the
mere visually decorative effect!
Covering flat, curved, or irregular surfaces is
probably one of the simplest and yet most elegant