Day 2 Prompt: Leathercraft
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tolkienekphrasisweekMandatory Art Form Prompt
Leathercraft is the art and craft of shaping leather through diverse means into objects of utility and art. Tanning is an art all of its own, which produces the supple, stiff, or buttery, dark, bleached, or earthy raw material which leather crafters then cut, emboss, dye, paint, mold, braid, and sew into diverse forms. These usually blend form and function: think elaborate western floral saddles and boots, deep-carved medieval purses, and the indispensable belt. Leathercraft is an intimate and animal process with perhaps an unusual level of interest in the biological properties of its materials. It encourages us to think about flexibility and transcending practicality.
Optional Writing Method Theme
Did you know Tolkien Ekphrasis Week has never produced an E-rated fanwork? Somehow, leather day just seemed like the right time to write ribaldry! Go forth, you writers of porn with or without plot, and create ekphrastic erotica!
Optional Art Method Theme
You guessed it! For leather day, consider making some tasteful (or less tasteful) ekphrastic-erotic art.
Optional Pain Theme
What if today we twist the pain theme a little and focus on that which hurts so good? A cathartic catastrophe, abreactive adversity, freeing failure: pain that leads you somewhere better.
Optional Joy Theme
Today’s joy theme is the sheer pleasure of wonderful raw materials. The sensory delight of pre-shaped tanned leather is glorious: the smell, the rich colors, the smooth or buttery texture. If you feel like it, spend some time glorying in the components of the final art piece.
Some examples for your inspiration.
Leathercraft is the art and craft of shaping leather through diverse means into objects of utility and art. Tanning is an art all of its own, which produces the supple, stiff, or buttery, dark, bleached, or earthy raw material which leather crafters then cut, emboss, dye, paint, mold, braid, and sew into diverse forms. These usually blend form and function: think elaborate western floral saddles and boots, deep-carved medieval purses, and the indispensable belt. Leathercraft is an intimate and animal process with perhaps an unusual level of interest in the biological properties of its materials. It encourages us to think about flexibility and transcending practicality.
Optional Writing Method Theme
Did you know Tolkien Ekphrasis Week has never produced an E-rated fanwork? Somehow, leather day just seemed like the right time to write ribaldry! Go forth, you writers of porn with or without plot, and create ekphrastic erotica!
Optional Art Method Theme
You guessed it! For leather day, consider making some tasteful (or less tasteful) ekphrastic-erotic art.
Optional Pain Theme
What if today we twist the pain theme a little and focus on that which hurts so good? A cathartic catastrophe, abreactive adversity, freeing failure: pain that leads you somewhere better.
Optional Joy Theme
Today’s joy theme is the sheer pleasure of wonderful raw materials. The sensory delight of pre-shaped tanned leather is glorious: the smell, the rich colors, the smooth or buttery texture. If you feel like it, spend some time glorying in the components of the final art piece.
Some examples for your inspiration.
