2 weeks to go...

By this stage, the frame had well and truly taken shape. The finishing touches were being added and it was almost ready to transport to the second location for the final stage of construction. In order to attach the polyps to the framework, a lycra skin was to be crafted that would fit over the ribs, much like a sock.

Again, we used our well exercised powers of persuasion and the roll of lycra was kindly donated by Eclipse Textiles. Before a pattern could be made the capabilities of the material needed to be investigated.

From here, we began to create the pattern.

Lighting was also another consideration that needed to be finalised. We had been in meetings with LAD Group, who had very generously agreed to contribute LED lighting strips to the project. We knew that the pods were to their best advantage back lit. 

The issue we came across was where to light them, whether it be in the very centre of the arch to create warmth in the hearth or around the perimeter to create interest and draw people in.