In reality it's vellum coloured with acrylic paints then wound through a ribbler, and kitchen towel coloured with Procion MX fabric dyes (I had the paper towel in the bottom of a cat litter tray to catch the drips, then dumped the dyed fabrics on it before sticking them in the wash) - I really like the mottled effects, and now I've found somewhere to use it.
Saturday, 28 March 2009
365 Cards Day 9 Just The Scraps
In reality it's vellum coloured with acrylic paints then wound through a ribbler, and kitchen towel coloured with Procion MX fabric dyes (I had the paper towel in the bottom of a cat litter tray to catch the drips, then dumped the dyed fabrics on it before sticking them in the wash) - I really like the mottled effects, and now I've found somewhere to use it.
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I really enjoyed reading your description on your card and yes, I do see what you do..treetops just turning to autumn with pale hills or lakes and sky behind. Magnificent!
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