I finally decided it was time for me to take some "Art Time" or "me time" ;-)
The hubby and I have organized the basement to a point that we can finally take some time for fun. Meaning he is hoping to set up an area in the basement to take photos and I am trying to set up a wet studio area for dyeing silks and cotton fabrics.
It came back to me quickly this morning while I was playing why I enjoy dyeing silk scarves.
I love the unpredictability. I love the feeling of the many ways to experiment with the dyes, the shibori stitching and the unpredictable outcomes. I love the "hmmm wonder what if I…..?
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| Stitched, thread pulled tightly then fabric dye |
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| Stitches being removed |
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| Placed on drying rack to dry for 24 hours before being steamed |
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| Large silk piece on table attempting a different technique of dye application |
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| Stitching being removed from silk piece |
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| Shibori threads removed from silk piece |
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| A few scarves on my drying racks |
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| Creations now drying for at least 24 hours before I try steaming my dyed pieces for the first time. |
It feels so good to take some ART Time…ta ta ;-)
