This is all so cool—and so interesting to get the full report on this ongoing investigation. Love the idea of screening the resists in a large edition and then dyeing over time in different dye baths. I’m completely with you on the downside of plastic screen inks. I learned silkscreen before water-based inks were invented, when we all bathed in turpentine. Horrible of course but the resultsnt ink film seemed better.
I’ve got plenty more cochineal if you want it—given to me by my dad 40 years ago who must have saved it for 40 years before that!
no worries. i'm super excited (did you catch that?!) about your explorations. also it's great to be doing this around your students so that they experience/observe your process.
Oooh...natural ink workshop. Whenever I get around to taking a workshop again, it will be tough to choose what to do! Probably a textile-printing class. I've taught myself a lot, but would love to learn more from someone who does it "for real." Love you guys! <3
This is all so cool—and so interesting to get the full report on this ongoing investigation. Love the idea of screening the resists in a large edition and then dyeing over time in different dye baths. I’m completely with you on the downside of plastic screen inks. I learned silkscreen before water-based inks were invented, when we all bathed in turpentine. Horrible of course but the resultsnt ink film seemed better.
I’ve got plenty more cochineal if you want it—given to me by my dad 40 years ago who must have saved it for 40 years before that!
Thanks, Ken! I need you to share with me the story of that fabric you gave me again! It's very cool on very close investigation.
Excited to continue my fabric research!
Great read! Miss y’all in Murray!
Thanks Terry Joe! We miss all our Murray people too! We'll get back to visit soon.
MIchelle!!!!! this is all wonderful wonderful wonderful!
Velma!! I owe you an email response! and a visit! Maybe after our semester ends. <3
no worries. i'm super excited (did you catch that?!) about your explorations. also it's great to be doing this around your students so that they experience/observe your process.
Oh my! What a fun read! I was excited with you all the way.
PS: a couple of years ago, there was a "natural ink" class at Penland. Seemed like a lot of crossover with natural dyes.
Oooh...natural ink workshop. Whenever I get around to taking a workshop again, it will be tough to choose what to do! Probably a textile-printing class. I've taught myself a lot, but would love to learn more from someone who does it "for real." Love you guys! <3