This week, I dyed the backing for the batiked silk piece entitled, "Organized Chaos". Here it is on my work table with the dyes arranged in such a way that wicking will start and stop in a controlled manner.
Here is the backing after it has been dyed, rinsed and dried. Perfect!
Close up of the wicking color. When using complex colors (more than two primaries) you can learn what to expect only through trial and lots of error.
Here is how the piece looks at the moment. The backing is in place and once I press it for the final time and stitch up the opening, I will do my official photographing so it is ready for the show catalogue and my archives.
Final size is approximately 42" x 126" with about 3/4 yards of silk that will pool up on the floor.
I will be studying this piece for the next three days or so because there are some things that are troubling me about it. I won't tell you right now what they are because I want to ponder some more and probably fix it and THEN talk about it. I need to think it through before talking. Do you do that too?
Next week- hopefully you will see the final photos.
Thanks for looking!
2 comments:
Yep. I think it is easier for me to contemplate what needs to be "fixed" rather than listen to a bunch of opinions who might not understand where I want the piece to go or what my intention for the piece is to be.
If the piece is for someone else, I may entertain comments before I make changes, but I usually know when the piece is right, because everything just falls into place and I am usually pleased with it.
Most of my UFOs are because I'm not happy with the way a piece is going and haven't forced myself to take the time to contemplate what I want to do.
:) Lee
Exactly. If I am unsure, then critique group may be where I ask for ideas or comments. So often I am sure of what I want/need to do that I do not ask for feedback.
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