January 18th, Sissix Machine and dies

Our first mini workshop involved getting familiar with a sissix machine and various dies. Die-cutting is a process whereby a die is used to cut through materials such as paper, fabric and card on a die press. The process allows you to make an identical cut into material numerous times. For each job, a die, which is a very sharp shaped blade, and can be purchased at various outlets, is used with the machine.

While some members were working on their own textile art projects a good number experimented with the sissex machine. The cut fabrics were an inspiration to be incorporated with other textile processes and gave much food for thought. This new programme of mini workshops is superb for introducing members to new techniques and for a reminder for those familiar with the processes. It is a day for bouncing ideas off one another and adding to our portfolio new and refreshed techniques.