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This started out as an emotional, tactile anchor, but it has evolved into a multifunctional art piece—and now it’s turning into something involving exhibitions! 🥹✨

This is a red knit balaclava decorated with realistic ants. I wanted to share my latest wearable art project!

Project details:

• Process: Only hand embroidery (the balaclava base was not made by me).
• Embroidery: Hand-embroidered using different sizes of glossy black glass beads for the ant bodies.
• Details: The legs and antennas are crafted using specialized stiff thread/monofilament to create a 3D effect.
• Base: Red knit fabric.

Hand-embroidered with glass beads and seed beads, fabric paint.

Knit fabric, sewing machine. Self-drafted, no pattern used.