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Name: Spun Cotton Team
Profile: We are artists that work in the lost handcraft of spun cotton. Over 150 years ago in Germany cottage industries produced handmade ornaments spun from cotton. Each was unique. Later, the craft expanded to Occupied Japan and Russia. Today these ornaments are highly prized and collectible but little information is available about how they were made. We have developed our own techniques for creating (recreating) this style of holiday ornament. Our goal is to share our passion for this unique handwork.
How to Join: Potential members of this group must actively work in spun cotton or cotton batting using their own technique. Members must have some spun cotton for sale in their shop (20% of inventory is preferred). Work may be in any style (antique replica, vintage, or new/modern) but may not contain commercially made components or be constructed from vintage or manufactured supply (known at "watte"). Vintage accent and trims are acceptable and encouraged but cotton work must be by the artist. Focus on quality is a must and is subject to approval by members. Antique replicas must contain an artist hallmark. Meetings and Events: group email for members,more events to come |
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