FIN 140 Unit 1

Object 5

  1. Name: Ball of green twine
Object 5 Ball of Twine

2) Describe the object

  • Green
  • Long strand of twisted fibres
  • Rolled up into a cone shape
  • Rough
  • Thin
  • Strong
  • Inexpensive

3) What is the intended function of the object

  • Tie things together
  • Hold things up
  • Support
  • Gardening
  • Utility grade

4) What is the Cultural Context

  • Found all over the world
  • manufactured in China
  • Rope, Twine, String In every setting
  • Hemp Vs Cotton Vs Synthetic

5) Do you have a personal connection to this item?

I buy this product at the dollar store and use it in my garden. I also like to use twine when making art dolls. It unravels and makes textured hair.

6) Ways object can be manipulated

  • Knotted, Knitted, Woven
  • Unraveled
  • Pulled apart
  • Burnt
  • Dyed

7) Mental Associations 3 things similar

  • Rope
  • Thread
  • Restraint

8) 3 things in contrast

  • Chain
  • Scissors (cut the ropes that bind)
  • Freedom