Colour and Fibre
Thanks everyone for your kind comments about my fabrics. They really are just first attempts, however fabric design is something I plan on doing more of.
Since I can't play with silk-screening and block-printing right now, I've just been dying fibre. These are just a few experiments.
Tussah Silk Noils - Dyed with Procion Acid Dyes.
Tussah Silk - I used Procion MX Fiber Reactive dyes.
I'm going to have to work at handling fibre more gently when dying.
60/40 Seacell/Silk - I used Procion MX Fiber Reactive dyes.
50/50, Silk/Super wash Merino - I used Procion MX Fiber Reactive dyes but followed the procedure for protein fibres.
Cotton - I used Procion MX Fiber Reactive dyes.
It is going to take a lot more practice to get the hang of spinning cotton. You are looking at over three hours of work and serious concentration to produce that tiny bit of lumpy thread!
I made the bowl in a pottery class over four years ago. I love it but pottery is just not for me.
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Might be lumpy, but it's a start~
It gets better with practice. Or so I'm told. (grin) I have an antique wheel. It's a Canadian Production Wheel, about 100 years old. I bought it from a woman who used it for decoration. I'm enjoying it, but finding the time to practice is the challenge. It looks good, keep it up!
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