I put a leaf on the carving medium I got on our trip, drew around it and then carved a stamp from it. These are the first practise stamps. I may cut the stamp completely away from around the leaf. The pink blobs were on the fabric already. I just used the first scrap I put my hand on for this test. I also used acrylic paint for the test. On a real project I'd use fabric paint.
This is the first attempt at sun dyeing. Things I learned: Press the leaves first so they lay flat on the fabric. Thick paint works better than thin. Wet the cloth first.
Here is the second attempt. I could have spent more time or the arrangement but I can see these cut out and becoming the center of a block.
Stay tuned.
I've been wanting to try sun printing. I actually like your first one the best, it almost looks a little batik-y. It's all how you want to use them though. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteI really like these. Is it messy to work with?
ReplyDeletethe sun dying is really cool!
ReplyDeleteI could see all kinds of fun ideas for your leaves. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteThese look awesome Joyce! Very kewl, as K from QGB would say... 8-)
ReplyDeleteGor-geous!!! You're already quite a whiz at the carving tool/s! Why am I not too surprised? lol
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