Minnesota artist and sculptor Randy Walker borrows ideas from the mundane tools of everyday rural life. In his hands, a corn crib, saw blade or fish trap becomes a framework for a rich network of string or yarn transformed into new dimensions. With plans in place for a sculpture depicting a grain elevator, Walker knew he required a material that would hold up to the rigors of the outdoor landscape. Practical and beautiful at the same time, Safety Components' WeatherMax yarn plays a starring ...This story is related to the following:Textile Industry ProductsSearch for suppliers of: Yarns |