The initial cloth then had soya wax applied and Procion P dye paste scraped over the whole piece with a credit card ( this is very therapeutic). Below shows the cloth before the wax has been washed out.
I think this is an either love it or hate it technique. If one is obsessed with precision and definite lines, this is not the right method. If one enjoys a more serendipitous approach, this is great fun.
Loving the effect - I like those sorts of organic backgrounds. And I love the colours you used too!.
ReplyDeleteReally interesting. Probably not for me, as I'd like just a hint more control of the outcome....but I love what you've created!
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