Izonit - the "new" technique of embroidery on paper

Izonit is a kind of technique in which different colored threads are used to create embroidery on cardboard or paper. This decorative art is created in England by folk weavers who invented a special method of sewing. With the help of a few nails stuck in thick board, they stretch yarns in a specific sequence. This produces an interesting maze that was used to decorate homes.





In the 70 years of XX century embroidery on paper is used in a number of art songs, and when they are symmetrical geometric shapes, this technique is gaining popularity as digital embroidery or "izonit."

      In the early 90s this art form became popular in the Netherlands, and local card-makers issue special books that contain the images of their works in this style.

      Nowadays the izonit is mainly used for interior decoration, decoration gifts, especially when making cards. There are new lines for "painting with thread", as the basis for longer serve thick cardboard and CD / DVD discs.

The materials required for this technique:

• Cardboard / paper
• pencil
• line
• awl / compass
• clips or pins (4 pieces)
• scissors
• patterns of geometric shapes
• sewing needle
• printed patterns with points (you can find them on the internet)
• colored threads (suitable almost all kinds - Molyneux, sewing, cotton)

   The izonit has a few basic rules, which concern the two main actions (the number is specified sequence sewing)

Once you procure the necessary materials and tools, and you have mastered the basic techniques of sewn oval and angle, you can proceed with the implementation of their ideas.

      The easier option is to use a ready template with a certain image, and fix it with a few pins or clips to a piece of cardboard or paper. Using a needle Pierce each point of the pattern (aged his or piece of styrofoam box for better comfort), and then sewn to the chosen thread, as shown above.

      If you're more daring and creative, invent your own model. Use patterns of geometric shapes to "draw" on the card, as you do with pin holes on the outer sides of the template.

      It is essential that the points are at equal distances from one another and where there angles will have the same number in one and in the other shoulder.

Good luck and do not be afraid to experiment!