Pasting rabbits

I’ve postponed the indigo awhile again, as cooler weather has returned. Meanwhile, I got busy this week pasting my new rabbits-greens-moon stencil on 100% off-white linen from a local fabric outlet, S. R. Harris.  It’s funny how every mammal I depict reminds me of my well-fed cat, Lester (in body if not in ears). I have a tendency to make my paste too thick/dry, and have been making an effort to overcome this. This batch felt just right.

pasted stencil

pasted, close up, before removing the stencil from the cloth

These will make lovely runners and hangings! I’m imagining the colors I might use…

pasted and stretched rice paste resist

after pasting, the cloth is re-stretched to dry the paste

Comments

  1. deb says:

    Ooooh!
    I’ve been looking forward to seeing this!
    The repeat is a great success- it flows naturally and is beautifully balanced. I’m looking forward to seeing color added.
    Living vicariously here, watching this work come into being!

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