money for old rubber part 3

money for old rubber part 3

Before I move onto the inner tube from the fork lift truck, here are a couple of experiments on the mannequin with bicycle inner tubes. 1st 2 images show a possible shoulder piece with bits of tube glued and shaped.

The next images below shows the strips of inner tube weaved onto the body.

Below is the inner tube from fork lift in my bath getting washed.

Me having fun cutting up this huge piece of rubber

And the pieces ready to make something with.

There are interesting markings on each piece, making each one individual.

Holes were punched again creating surface design. More holes were punched and eyelets attached so this piece can now be worn as a top.

Seen in the above image is also the beginnings of a skirt. I now had to figure out how it would be fastened. I purchased a few types of sturdy buckle, and then settled on what i thought to be the best, the kilt buckle, seen below.

The next image demonstrates how I used inner tube rubber to attach the buckle with rivets. Unfortunately the image is upside down, i could not rotate for some reason, but it still shows the inner tube rubber attached with rivets on right hand side of picture and on the left is the kilt strap attached with rivets.

The fork lift inner tube outfit is complete. I am delighted to  nest show you fashion photography shoots worn in full glory.

outdoor set

Degree Show

The girl on the top left is wearing a 2nd top made from the same material, but a different material (latex) is used to thread through and fasten.

Below are my recycled garments worn alongside other rubber wear.

Thank you all for reading m y "Money for old rubber" parts 1 to 3.