Kopenhagen Studio techniques 2012/13

The forest and its abundance of life have always been shrouded in a glow of mystique. The calm and sense of magic that the forest brings to its visitors have been an inspiration for artists and writers over the

ages, and its compelling beauty and uncertainty have often been used as the themes in legends and fairy tales.

This year the furriers of Kopenhagen Fur have allowed themselves to be allured into the universe of the magical forest. Many forms and interpretations of the forest mystique can thus be found in this year’s

techniques from Kopenhagen Studio.

Combining mink with leather and coated fabrics the techniques encapsulate the textures of the forest such as the structure of bark

and the shimmering colours of moss, together with patterned recreations of the forest’s fruits, seeds and leaves.

The range of colours chosen comprises shades of brown and kit. This allows the classic, natural mink types to shine through and

blend in with the elements of forest nature.

Fur techniques by Kopenhagen studio

The forest and its abundance of life have always been shrouded in a glow of mystique. The calm and sense of magic that the forest brings to its visitors have been an inspiration for artists and writers over the

ages, and its compelling beauty and uncertainty have often been used as the themes in legends and fairy tales.

This year the furriers of Kopenhagen Fur have allowed themselves to be allured into the universe of the magical forest. Many forms and interpretations of the forest mystique can thus be found in this year’s

techniques from Kopenhagen Studio.

Combining mink with leather and coated fabrics the techniques encapsulate the textures of the forest such as the structure of bark

and the shimmering colours of moss, together with patterned recreations of the forest’s fruits, seeds and leaves.

The range of colours chosen comprises shades of brown and kit. This allows the classic, natural mink types to shine through and

blend in with the elements of forest nature.

Fur techniques by Kopenhagen studio

KOPENHAGEN FUR

Mifur Project 2012Art Board #3

JACKET

Long sand-coloured silk organza dress embellished with fox.

Underneath the dress a short chemmise made from thin silk

duchesse. The embellishments on the dress are made from

Arctic Marble fox and illustrates feathers.

The technique gives a light and airy expression. this technique is inspired by the moss upon the forest bark. coated fabric

mimics the surface of the rough bark and gives the technique a dramatic effect. it is almost as if the hairs penetrate the surface and grow wild. this technique is

perfect for fuller styles like capes or jackets.

KOPENHAGEN FUR

JACKET

The technique gives a light and airy expression. this technique is inspired by the moss upon the forest bark. coated fabric

mimics the surface of the rough bark and gives the technique a dramatic effect. it is almost as if the hairs penetrate the surface and grow wild. this technique is

perfect for fuller styles like capes or jackets.

3. place stripes of skin according to the pattern

2. cut almost through the surface of the fabric

1. mark the individual pattern onto the coated fabric

4. stitch the strips onto the fabric

3. place stripes of skin according to the pattern

2. cut almost through the surface of the fabric

1. mark the individual pattern onto the coated fabric

4. stitch the strips onto the fabric

6. sew parts of the coated fabric together with visible leather twine

5. tear the coated fabric apart and make space for the hairs

6. sew parts of the coated fabric together with visible leather twine

5. tear the coated fabric apart and make space for the hairs

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PARCA COAT

The technique gives a light and airy expression.

this technique is inspired by the light brown, slender cones of the northern spruce trees. the combination of leather and skin and diamond-shaped pattern

gives an almost three-dimensional life to the surface. this technique is very versatile and can be used both on a small and large scale, such as for mink

jackets or cushions.

KOPENHAGEN FUR

PARCA COAT

this technique is inspired by the light brown, slender cones of the northern spruce trees. the combination of leather and skin and diamond-shaped pattern

gives an almost three-dimensional life to the surface. this technique is very versatile and can be used both on a small and large scale, such as for mink

jackets or cushions.

2. mark the same pattern on the leather 4. arrange the petals according to the preferred design combination

1. mark out the pattern on the back of the skin 3. cut out the leather and skin petals

2. mark the same pattern on the leather 4. arrange the petals according to the preferred design combination

1. mark out the pattern on the back of the skin 3. cut out the leather and skin petals

6. combine the petals by stitching them together 7. the petals will when combined create a layered effect

5. use the combination of leather, skin and different colours to create a depth effect

6. combine the petals by stitching them together 7. the petals will when combined create a layered effect

5. use the combination of leather, skin and different colours to create a depth effect

9. nail the skin onto a wooden board while stretching the skin

8. dampen the back side by brushing water onto the skin

9. nail the skin onto a wooden board while stretching the skin

8. dampen the back side by brushing water onto the skin

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Leather applications on Mink

JACKET

trails

this technique is inspired by the beautiful mapping of the forest floor. under fallen leaves you find all kinds of different trails which reveal the history of the forest in a remarkable

way. the needlework leaves a unique trail in the surface of the skin and is what makes this technique particularly interesting. it is a masculine technique but is somewhat softened by the small lines of the trails. the effect is very heavy and as such this technique should be

used only in parts of an entire style.

KOPENHAGEN FUR

Leather applications on Mink

JACKET

trails

this technique is inspired by the beautiful mapping of the forest floor. under fallen leaves you find all kinds of different trails which reveal the history of the forest in a remarkable

way. the needlework leaves a unique trail in the surface of the skin and is what makes this technique particularly interesting. it is a masculine technique but is somewhat softened by the small lines of the trails. the effect is very heavy and as such this technique should be

used only in parts of an entire style.

2. dye the leather side of the skin black

1. choose the skin types and preferred look 3. make a hole pattern in thick cardboard

4. use the cardboard to transfer the pattern of dots to the leather side of the skin

2. dye the leather side of the skin black

1. choose the skin types and preferred look 3. make a hole pattern in thick cardboard

4. use the cardboard to transfer the pattern of dots to the leather side of the skin

5. Fold the skin and connect the dots by stitching them together

6. this technique creates a smocking effect in the skin

5. Fold the skin and connect the dots by stitching them together

6. this technique creates a smocking effect in the skin

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Kopenhagen Studio techniques 2012/13

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