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Working Instructions for Wire Heart

lace | heart | art #3 3rd International Challenge and Online Exhibition of Handmade Bobbin Lace in Colour 2020

Designed by Lenka Suchanek for New School of Lace

July 2019

This instruction illustrates process of making wire heart samples. Explained pattern details can serve as a guide as well as inspiration for your own interpretation of the shining heart theme.

WIRE HEART SAMPLE

MATERIAL • Enamelled copper wire 0.2mm (approx. AWG 32) in lilac, purple and gold colours • Preciosa round crystal beads 3mm (light amethyst) and 4mm (dark amethyst)

PRICKING works with above mentioned wire, and is also suitable for size 0.22mm (AWG 31). For wire size 0.25mm (AWG 30) it should be tested, and enlarged if necessary.

Pattern is divided in 3 parts: Part 1 - sun circle, Part 2- heart outline with rays, Part 3 - sun centre

PART 1 - SUN CIRCLE • 1 worker pair (gold colour) • 4 passive pairs (gold colour) • 1 gimp (gold colour with 10 beads size 4mm) • 1 gimp (lilac with 20 beads size 3mm)

Starting row, from right to left: 1 worker, 1 gimp (with 3mm beads), 4 passive pairs, 1 gimp (with 4mm beads)

First row: Pass gimp, 1 twist on worker, half stitch (C-T) trough 4 passive pairs, pass gimp, pin after worker and gimp, 1 twist on worker Second row: *Pass gimp, 1 twist on worker, half stitch through 4 passive pairs, move one bead up, pass gimp, pin between worker and gimp (winkie pin), 1 twist on worker Third row: Pass gimp, 1 twist on worker, half stitch (C-T) trough 4 passive pairs, move one bead up, pass gimp, pin after worker and gimp, 1 twist on worker**

Note 1: Left side (headside) is pinned after gimp and worker to prepare space for sewings in in Part 2 Note 2: On right side, there is one bead after each footside pin. On left side, beads between headside pins alternate, leaving space for tallies that will be added in Part 2.

Repeat from * to **

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After finishing sun circle, sew in all pairs to corresponding starting loops. Pairs that continue working Part 2 are bundled and lead to heart outline. Gimps are knotted and cut off.

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Preparing bobbins for PART 2

Pairs carried from PART 1 : • 1 worker (gold colour) - marked with orange elastics • 2 passive pairs (cold colour)

Newly added pairs : • 2 passive pairs (purple) • 2 passive pairs (lilac) • 2 ray tally pairs for first tally and to be reused for 8 more tallies (10th tally will be made with 2 gold passive pairs after Part 2 is finished



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Part 2 - HEART OUTLINE WITH SUN RAYS Starting row, from left to right: 1 worker pair (gold colour), 6 passive pairs (2x purple, 2x lilac, 2x gold) First row: Start with worker on left side: *Work cloth stitch (C-T-C) trough all 6 passive pairs, pin between passive and worker (after two threads), twist worker once Second row and third row: as the 1st row Fourth row: Cloth stitch (C-T-C) through trough all 6 passive pairs, twist worker three times and make picot.

After the fifth row (third footside pin), take first right passive pair and twist it several times. Sew twisted pair in loop A. After sewing, twist pair several times and bring it back to its original position. Repeat at loop B.

Add 2 tally pairs (both gold colour), one to loop B and one to loop C. Note: It is easier to thread the wire through the loops, instead of sewing them in. Wind second bobbin after threading. Make triangle tally, followed by plait (using support pin at the end of tally is be helpful).

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At point D, plait pairs work as one pair to make 3-pair windmill crossing with worker:( C-T-C), pin. After windmill crossing, finish plait to point E. Cut off bobbins, leaving about 20 cm for later beadwork. Continue to cloth stitch heart outline over the plait.

When heart outline is finished, sew all pairs in and tie them in a roll. Cut off all wires but 2 gold pairs which will be used later for the last ray tally (if there is enough wire on them).

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Beading

Sun rays are completed with beads:

Thread 4mm bead on 2 middle wires, lead wires around outside the bead and tie square knot close to the bead hole.

Use two left wires for adding 3mm bead, lead wires around the bead and tie square knot. Repeat on right side. Clip off all ends. Finish remaining eight sun beams in the same way.

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Unpin the ace, turn it over and re-pin to the pricking, right side up. Use two gold pairs to make the last triangle tally ray, or add new pairs, if needed. Finish sun ray with beads.

Part 3 - sun centre

5 x 2 pairs (gold colour) Sun centre is made from 10 triangle tallies. Start by sewing 2 pairs in one footside pin of Part 1. Make first triangle tally. Sew in another 2 pairs and work second tally. After 5 tallies are finished, cloth stitch corner pairs to connect all tallies in the circle. Use the same pairs for the second layer of tallies, worked offset, from centre out. Sew tallies into appropriate footside loops. Knot and cut off all wires. Roll wire remnants into a little ball and use it to fill the sun centre.

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Fill your heart with

sunshine!

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SAFETY

1. Wire, even in fine gauges ( 0.15 - 0.25 mm or 30-34 AWG) is firm and springy, therefore it is important to watch the wire ends at all times. Wire ends are especially active when they are freshly released from the spool. Wearing eyeglasses, jeweller’s visors or safety goggles helps to protect your eyes from accidental contact with wire. If you are working without glasses, make sure you know at all times where the wire ends are. Manipulate wire slowly and with care, so it does not spring out of control. Use pegs or clips to always secure the wire ends between tasks.

2. When cutting, always hold the wires firmly between your fingers, so when it is cut, both ends are in your grip.

3. Collect all wire leftovers in a bag or a container right away. Do not leave them on a table, or on your lacemaking pillow. Thin wire pieces are hard to see and their ends are very sharp. Be especially careful to remove and dispose of short clippings, as those can easily penetrate skin when encountered on the working surface.

4. One of the biggest advantages of working with wire is the strength of the material, but it also bears a certain risks for hand work. Always handle wire gently, tension it with care by spreading the wire pressure between the bobbins and your fingers and palms to prevent possible skin cuts and abrasions.

5. Wire is springy, therefore it is prone to creating loops that can lead to kinks. Tight kinks can be very sharp. Take care to prevent kinks, and if they do happen, remove them immediately to protect wire as well as your hands.

6. Make sure to follow these rules. Explain them also to people around you, so they are aware of these special safety requirements. Also, watch your pets. Some cats and dogs are mesmerized by lively, shiny wires, and will chase them as a toy, which can have an unwanted consequences. When your work habits are informed by the safety rules, you will be able to get a lot of enjoyment from working with wire, and experience many calm lacemaking sessions, uninterrupted by unforeseen accidents.

7. Incorrect posture can cause a strain on the neck and back. As with other types of lace, it is important to match your working style with the pillow size, and optimize height of your chair and lacemaking stand. Be mindful of your body, and immediately respond to any accumulating tension or discomfort. Remember that all is interconnected, and a balanced working posture greatly influences not only your enjoyment of the lacemaking process, but the appearance of the finished lace as well.

8. Natural light is the best for lacemaking with wire, but it is not always available, and not every ceiling light or work lamp is suitable for wire work. Wire reflects light, and when the source is too bright, the reflection makes it difficult to see detail. Exertion to focus can be hard on your eyes. It is important to test and compare lamps (even if it means carrying your lacemaking pillow to a store), and choose one that gives the best results.

9. Please follow these rules and keep safe!

ARE YOU NEW TO WIRE LACE?

These publications might help you to explore new medium and make transition from fibre to wire lace easier for you:

• “Wire Lacework: Lenka’s Introduction to Bobbin Lace in Wire” • Pattern & Tutorial #001 – Flower Earrings (about plaits, picots and windmill crossings) • Pattern & Tutorial #002 – Half Stitch Leaf (about half stitch in wire lace) • Pattern & Tutorial #003 – Seedlings (about tallies in wire lace) • Pattern & Tutorial #004 – Snail (about cloth stitch and whole stitch in wire lace)

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