Observation

The question was popular among the candidates and the candidates performed excellent in this question.  Most candidates exhibited a good knowledge of tying techniques and were able to give the appropriate response to the question. The following points were given by the candidates to obtain the maximum marks:

(a) Identification of tying techniques

1. Figure X is knotting/tied circles technique                                                    

Figure Y is twisting/spiral/coiling technique

(b)Steps in achieving the above:

(i)knotting technique
• Get all the materials ready such as fabrics, twine, etc.
• Clean the work place/studio to ensure safety.
• Wash the fabric to remove industrial starch (i.e. desize).
• Dry the fabric.
• Spread the fabric on a flat surface.
• Hold both ends of the fabric and twist.
• Knot the twisted fabric.
• Tie at intervals to produce knots.   
(ii)twisting technique
• Get all the materials ready such as fabrics, twine, etc.
• Clean the work place/studio to ensure safety.
• Wash the fabric to remove industrial starch (i.e. desize).
• Dry the fabric.
• Spread the fabric on a flat surface.
• Twist/coil the fabric to achieve a spiral effect.
• Tie the fabric after twisting/coiling, if necessary.

          

(c)  Tying techniques that use strings:

1. Folding;
2. Pleating/Accordion pleating;
3. Twisting/Coiling/Spiral;
4. Tied circles/Knotting;
5. Clamping;
6. Clumping/Clump tying;
7. Stitching;
8. Bunching;
9. Concentric circles;
10. Concentric squares;
11. Bolting/sandwiching/criss-crossing.