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​Since time immemorial, art and culture have constantly been in the developing stage even as time passes by, and what is good and astounding in one nation might not seem to be such in another. For example, the Romans' style of uniqueness and elegance shown in their pillars of marbles and gigantic statues of their deities are not as appreciated by the Egyptians with their pyramids and stone arts.

Much more so with the traditional paper-folding techniques of the Japanese through their origami. To each his own, as they all say, and this holds true no matter what era one may find themselves studying about. 

During those earlier years, it was already considered to be grand for a huge structure to be built especially when it comes to their resemblances of art. Their technology without the use of machines to sculpt and mix different colors of paint are already advanced, but as is relative with our modern time, new things have already been discovered that could make the creation of art much easier than before.

It would no longer be surprising to discover that high-tech features have already been made for the further enhancement of the artists' skills. Through the latest inventions, technology has already met with art and culture. From 3D pens and printers that could create hair accessories, bags and even prosthetic limbs to highly-advanced drawing tablets for the easy transfer of the thing being drawn directly to a computer, artists nowadays have been finding the convenience and efficiency that is required with their own medium of art.

Technological discoveries are popping up almost every day, and it would not be surprising anymore if we would find ourselves in the very future we have once imagined. Even in magazines and newsprints, we would find digitally enhanced photos and art, and these would not be made possible without the collaboration of the machine and the artist themselves.

​But we all can't stay behind when it comes to such trending news. Jill McDermott makes it possible for everyone to instantly know the latest developments that merge technology and art. Through this Weebly page, like-minded individuals who are interested with art and culture can now discover the trends and devices that are making themselves known in various parts of the world. 

Jill McDermott's blog about technology in the art industry is here to help us be exposed and not be left behind by the trail of the past. Don't ever hesitate to browse the pages and you will soon find yourself stepping into tomorrow.

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Knitting

1/2/2018

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Knitting, a creation of cloth by employing a continuous yarn or pair of threads to produce a series of interlocking loops. Knit fabrics can typically be elongated to a more extensive level than woven kinds.
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Runs can happen when one loop rests, releasing different circles in precisely the same row. Filling knits possess the best quantity of stretch in the crosswise direction. The plain knits, also known as horizontal knits, have a level surface, with short, smooth loops observable on the trunk. When generated by hand knitting, this arrangement is known as stockinette. Pile-surfaced fabrics made by variants of this plain knit include velour and imitation furs. Rib knits have declared lengthwise ribs shaped by wales switching on each side of the cloth. These knits are rather hefty, have high elasticity, and are more resilient than the plain knits. Purl knits have flat ridges running on both surface and the back of the cloth, making them more pliable. Pattern knits, like the ones of fisherman knit designs, are caused by changing the way the knit and purl stitches are utilized. Since the knit stitch will progress and the purl stitch to recede, many different patterns can be reached by adding, dropping, alternating, or crossing stitches. Dual knits are firm and dense and seldom operate. They're produced solely by machine, using a version of this rib stitch, the interlock stitch, using two yarns and two sets of needles, with loops drawn through from the two directions.

Warp knits, additionally generated solely by machine, are run-resistant and therefore are nearer, flatter, and less flexible than filling knits. They're created on a string loom, with every twist controlled with another needle. Tricot is characterized by lovely, vertical wales on the surface along with crosswise ribs onto the trunk. It's kind draping qualities and is often employed for lingerie and as financing for laminated cloth. Raschel knits have a lacelike, open structure, with a thick, textured yarn held in place by a considerably more delicate thread. Raschels can be reached in many different forms, which range from sensitive to rough, and have limited stretch. Milanese consists of 2 sets of twist, one going downward into the left and another downward to the side, together with all the diagonal crossing of the yarns making a diamond impact on the trunk, along with a beautiful blouse revealing on the surface. Check out more knitting information at  www.Tradewindknits.com.

Knit fabrics are created in both horizontal and tubular form. Filling knits are often tubular; warp knits are usually smooth. Flat filling knits could be formed by a procedure referred to as jelqing, where stitches are inserted into rows to boost width, and a couple of stitches are knitted as you can reduce thickness. Circular (tubular) knits are formed by extending or tightening stitches.

Article Source: www.britannica.com/topic/knitting
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Amazing new 3D artist

11/13/2017

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But one thing we do like to do here at the JillMcDermott blog is to always be on the lookout for up and coming stars. This week we have found a new kind of artist, one that very much suits our taste. As you may have realized from following our blog we like to focus on technology and art, and here we have a European artist who employs innovative tech to create her art objects.

Well this artist is based in Norway and she is pushing the boundaries of what can be created with a 3D pen or printer.
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See the latest news on 3D printing in this Reddit thread.
The art is based on 3D painted plastic, which she creates with a 3D pen or 3D printer. If it is news to you that you can create objects out of plastic then you should look at her post on 3D printing materials which describes exactly what you can create with different types of plastic.
We like the fact that she incorporates both technologies and LED lighting in some of her designs, as can be seen from this 3d printed wine rack.
This just looks stunning..and shows
And shows you that you can do so much more as an artist if you open yourself up to the options in the tech world.
There are also a couple of very informative videos on her site, and they give away free copies of stencils and all sorts of other goodies. You can also browse her list of cheap 3D pens in which she goes over the pros and cons of the more affordable 3D pens on the market.
We wish this up and coming Norwegian artist all the best for 2017 and hope that she can continue the good work. We certainly would recommend you browse through her portfolio, and if you ask nicely some of the items may even be for sale.
No prices are listed on the website, and she does not mention if these objects can be bought so its best to ask.
What’s also cool about her art is that many of the objects which she created are very functional; ranging from handbags, 3d printed vases, wine racks, backpacks…and many more interesting and cool designs.
Pen and Plastic is a company which we can get behind. Congratulations with the new website and we are proud to feature you in this week’s tech blog.

What do you guys think, should we do more of these features?

Do you like hearing about European technology only or something more hybrid like this?  If you liked this article and you enjoyed the topic please let us know, your input is important to us here at our blog
This is me signing off for now. See you in a few weeks’ time where I may have something very special lined up in the form of new developments from our blog

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