{"url":"https://folksy.pro/items/8679739-hand-felted-ribosomes-in-action-fiber-art---subatomic-stitch","title":"Hand-Felted Ribosomes in Action Fiber Art - Subatomic Stitch","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","provider_name":"Folksy","description":"Bring the marvels of cellular biology into your space with this original, handcrafted fiber art piece from Subatomic Stitch. Designed to translate invisible molecular processes into tactile, cozy craft, this piece illustrates the essential machinery of life in rich, soft wools and detailed hand embroidery.\nThe Science Behind the Art:\nThis artwork depicts ribosomes in action during translation-the process where cells build proteins. The prominent pink structure shows a ribosome reading a strand of messenger RNA (mRNA), actively synthesizing a growing polypeptide (protein) chain represented by the blue French-knot beadwork. Surrounding the scene are cellular components floating in the cytoplasm, including neighboring organelles like a mitochondrion and Golgi apparatus.\nCraftsmanship \u0026 Details:\nTechnique: Wet felting, needle felting, decorative edge-binding, and French-knot bead embroidery.\nMaterials: Soft wool felt background, embroidery floss, and delicate glass/metallic beads.\nSize: Measures approximately 10 cm by 10 cm.\nStyle: Folksy, textured, and scientific-blending traditional folk textile methods with biological accuracy.\nPerfect For:\nAn exceptional gift for molecular biologists, biochemists, science teachers, university researchers, med students, or anyone who loves the beauty of microscopic life. It works wonderfully framed, mounted on a board, or displayed on an easel.\nWhat's Included:\nOriginal hand-felted textile artwork signed and dated by the artist.\nAn informational backing card detailing the biological story of ribosomes and protein synthesis.\nHandmade slowly in the UK with care and curiosity.","brand":"Subatomic Stitch","product_id":8679739,"availability":"in stock","quantity":1,"product_expiration":"2026-12-09T13:12:10+00:00","images":["https://imagedelivery.net/0ObHXyjKhN5YJrtuYFSvjQ/i-1acf03c88c450de7e48c87d9b4463858-hand-felted-ribosomes-in-action-fiber-art--subatomic-stitch-subatomic-stitch/public","https://imagedelivery.net/0ObHXyjKhN5YJrtuYFSvjQ/i-077e97c64d3bc86f28f25003523cb2bd-hand-felted-ribosomes-in-action-fiber-art--subatomic-stitch-subatomic-stitch/public","https://imagedelivery.net/0ObHXyjKhN5YJrtuYFSvjQ/i-c0c466aead567a5c8ffb0d26459ccf69-hand-felted-ribosomes-in-action-fiber-art--subatomic-stitch-subatomic-stitch/public","https://imagedelivery.net/0ObHXyjKhN5YJrtuYFSvjQ/i-dba06e6ce96f6f80ad555c39b757da9b-hand-felted-ribosomes-in-action-fiber-art--subatomic-stitch-subatomic-stitch/public"]}