Fibre Materials

100% Cotton (Mercerised & Unmercerised)

1. Used for: small sculptures, motif studies, bookmarks, and fine-detail work.
2. Qualities: smooth, strong, matte-to-sheen depending on treatment.
3. Why it’s chosen: excellent stitch definition, stable structure, and long-term durability.
4. Care notes: colourfast, gentle hand-wash recommended for functional pieces.

Cotton–Linen Blends

1. Used for: pieces requiring subtle texture or a slightly rustic, organic presence.
2. Qualities: soft drape with a quiet, natural irregularity.
3. Why it’s chosen: adds warmth and tactility without compromising precision.

Premium Acrylic (Selected Lines Only)

1. Used for: sculptural prototypes, colour tests, and certain structural forms.
2. Qualities: lightweight, resilient, consistent.
3. Why it’s chosen: maintains shape well and allows exploration of form before committing to final fibres.

Wool & Wool Blends

1. Used sparingly for: pieces where warmth, loft, or soft diffusion of form is desired.
2. Qualities: gentle halo, natural elasticity.
3. Why it’s chosen: introduces softness and atmospheric presence.

Structural & Finishing Materials

Internal Supports (When Used)

1. Stainless steel wire, archival-safe armatures, or cotton cord.
2. Purpose: to maintain shape in free-standing or suspended works.
3. Always fully enclosed within the fibre structure.

Framing & Mounting

1. Wood, metal, or acrylic stands depending on the piece.
2. Selected for: stability, minimal visual interference, and gallery-leaning presentation.
3. Each stand is matched to the artwork’s geometry and emotional tone.

Adhesives & Fixings

1. Only archival-safe, non-yellowing adhesives are used.
2. Applied sparingly and only where structurally necessary.

Colour & Dye Information

1. All fibres are sourced pre-dyed from reputable manufacturers.
2. Colours are chosen for subtlety, emotional resonance, and long-term stability.
3. No hand-dyeing is used unless explicitly stated in a listing.

Sourcing & Ethics

1. All materials are purchased from trusted suppliers with transparent manufacturing standards.
2. No reclaimed or second-hand fibres are used in collectible works to ensure provenance clarity.
3. Every piece is made entirely in Caerphilly, Wales, by Stan T‑Griffiths.

Care & Longevity

1. Display pieces: dust gently with a soft brush; avoid prolonged direct sunlight.
2. Functional pieces (e.g., bookmarks): spot-clean or hand-wash cool if needed.
3. Sculptural works: handle minimally to preserve form and tension.

Provenance & Documentation

Every collectible artwork includes:

1. A hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
2. A detailed materials list specific to that piece
3. Care guidance
4. A display note where relevant

These inserts are printed on high-quality cardstock and designed to form a unified, archival-friendly suite.

Questions or Special Requests

If you need clarification about materials for a specific piece, or require accessibility information, please reach out via the contact form on the main site.

GlySta Studio Contemplative fibre art, crafted with precision, tactility, and provenance at its core.