Here's what they looked like:
I finally decided that I"d better just go ahead and unroll these three, because I didn't think they would ever dry all the way through. In the process of unrolling, I realized that I might have tied the string just a bit too tight. There were white marks everywhere the string had been in contact with the fabric. This photo shows how the the outside of the scarf is much darker than the inside. It also shows some of the botanical pieces that I used.
Here are the three scarves, ironed and hung up for display. You can see, in the upper corners, where some dark color had migrated to the outside of the scarf and where the string prevented the color from penetrating. I rather like the look, especially when I'm wearing a scarf.
You can also see that the effect of the leaves is very subtle.
Here are some close-ups of the printing that I achieved.
This one was done with Passion Flower Vine leaves. They showed up better than any other leaves or flowers that I used.
I did use some rusted iron in the pot, so, I think the dark colors are from the iron pieces. I can't really tell what else I used on this piece, but I do like the subtle design that resulted. I"m really loving those white lines that are a result of the string being so tightly wound around the fabric.
On this one, I used Marigold leaves from old fashioned, giant marigolds. I also used the blossoms but I did not get any results from them.
I did not use any mordants other than to put the items in an aluminum pot and to add several pieces of rusted iron. It will be interesting to talk to others and show them these pieces, when I attend a workshop in a couple of weeks.
This has been a fun process and I really want to try it again. One other thought, these pieces can all be overdyed, stamped or painted, if a more defined design is wanted.
Hmmm, A bit of gold stamping might be really nice.
Create Always,
Karen
