These photos show my work during the dyeing process. The rice paste resist (golden in color) was “printed” through the stencil and allowed to dry. It forms a strong, yet water-soluble bond with the fibers. The colors are gently scrubbed into the cloth with a rather dry brush. I paint my colors on in 3 layers, drying the work between each layer, as I learned from John Marshall in 2004. This ensures even coverage as well as a strong bond between the dyes and the fibers.
Painting close-up
In the piece below, I’ve used the same stencil, based on my species tulips, but have dyed it in a different color palette.
Same design, different palette
Your work is wonderful.
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I’m still not 100% clear on how this works. I understand the resist part, but the second photo doesn’t reveal any of the orange paint that you seem to be applying in the top picture. Forgive my thick-headedness…
Hi Annie – oh … that’s a separate piece in a different palette! I should have said so, and will amend the post to clarify! Thanks for your comment!
Oh good! I *do* get it, then! Thanks for clarifying, Kit.
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