I didn't want all the fuss of dyeing, I wasn't in the mood for all the effort involved in that, so just tore up a few small pieces of white cotton, and had some fun.
I spread the paint onto a flat plastic tray, and then made marks into it with a variety of objects. I used some of the cotton fabric dry, and some I dampened down. With the piece on the left here, I placed elastic bands down onto the paint first, and then pressed the fabric down on top. When it was dry, I used silk paint to fill in the white areas.
You've got some very interesting marks and shapes using that method Cath. It's always good to play when your muse has decided to take a vacation :) Your photograph of the river has a good range of tone and texture, I hope it fires up your inspiration.
ReplyDeletelike that fabric.
ReplyDeleteWould love to be at that river. It looks so peaceful.
Kerstin
Absolutely beautiful, both your fabric and the photo.
ReplyDeleteIt's horrible when you feel like that, but at least you didn't let it get you right down and the resulting fabric is wonderful!
ReplyDeletel know just how you feel..l am like that at the moment. Just play is often the way to gox love your photoxlynda
ReplyDeleteThe fabric looks great, love the bright blue color, hopfully you will find inspiration by looking at them. The picture you took of the little brigde and the river inspire me, looks like a wonderful place to be. Hugs from Moia
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