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This is my first test-run of hand-printed fabric! I drew by hand the kale drawing onto a clear Mylar sheet, then transferred that image to a photo-sensitive silkscreen (using the sun!), and then screen-printed it on to 3 yards of green, cotton fabric (cut into 1/2 pieces to be easier to handle).
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| detail of the drawing on Mylar |
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| my silkscreen after the sun-exposure, drying at the studio |
My screen didn't expose as perfectly as I'd like, and you can see some areas that didn't print as well because of that, but I that's the beauty of a handmade item; it's not supposed to be machine-perfect. I'm thinking about sewing the printed fabrics into table linens, or even packaging them up as fat-quarters for others to create with. What would you make or like to see made from this fabric? What kind or images would you like to see screen-printed on fabric?
I think this is beautiful. This looks like quite a large scale print, but a smaller print could make a lovely simple blouse, or skirt (I am a sewer, not a crafter). Also the large print may work for others, just not my preference. I do think this is lovely and probably could be used for so many things.
ReplyDeleteThank you Helen, I agree that I should aim for smaller scale prints in the future. And did not have the garment sewer in mind, in part because right now I need to cut the fabric into smaller pieces before I can print on it anyway. I hope in the future I'll be able to scale my equipment up so I could do pieces large enough to cut and sew into garments!
DeleteI love this print and the contrast with the fabric. I like the larger stylised design and would wear for a straight or A-line skirt. I'd certainly be tempted by table runners and napkins, linings for tote bags - also banners/wall hangings and cushion covers.
ReplyDeleteYour drawing is beautiful. I like nature subjects and 'tribal' patterns and with a softer edge and this print does it all for me.
Perhaps your personal and professional creations are working together : )
Thanks! I really pleased with the lighter ink on darker fabric as well! I may sew up some table runner today and see how they look! I can always cut them up into napkins later if I don't like them. And PILLOWS.. That's a great idea!
DeleteOh, that's really lovely! (And taking "I made it myself" to a whole new level ;) ) I visited your art blog/site the other day, and was admiring the engine room print and thinking it would look amazing as fabric....I think you're definitely on to something!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I was thinking about printing the Engine House Press print in fabric as well. I was just unsure about the application for a panel that size and image... Tea towels? Tote bag? I'll think more about that!
DeleteI like larger prints for oversized scarves/ wraps. Very bohemian! & love the colour you've used here.
ReplyDeleteOh, scarves are a great thought!
Deleteum, that is SO cool!!! i know everyone's leaning towards home dec with the large scale print... but i think these huge awesome leaves would be amazing on an A line or a dramatic mini (ish?) flared skirt... and having the large print on one piece would tone it down if the scale worries you!
ReplyDeleteTone it down? Isn't that the exact opposite of what you are supposed to do for Oonapalooza? :)
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