Ink and bleach experiment
Fabric:
For this experimenting I wanted to see how the ink and bleach would react to the different materials. I used materials such as calico, Muslin, Polyester and cotton. All of these materials reacted differently to the ink and bleach.
Polyester:
At first I thought this was the best to work on because it appeared quite vibrant at first. But you can start to see the ink resisting from the polyester making it very hard for the ink to dry and for the polyester to absorb the ink. When I I finished this little sample I saw that it decided to fade quite a bit. I tried adding more layers but it made little difference. I then added the bleach. Again It appeared quite vibrant but it started to fade but it looks kind of cool. Perhaps for the lighter areas of a painting I could use polyester as the surface and lay ink and bleach over top showing contrast with the other areas of the painting (darker areas).
Muslin:
Muslin:
- quite a thin material
- quite a lot of texture involved
To be honest I wasn't sure this was going to work because the fibres aren't really locked together like the cotton and Calico as it is quite thin. So I decided to fold the material over making it thicker.
I then layered the ink on top and as soon as it got into te material it bled. So this material wouldn't be could for particular lines. So I'm thinking Muslin would be good for textured areas and areas I. A picture where it is just one colour.
I added the bleach and it bled a lot just like the ink.
Calico:
Calico:
- thick material
- yellow tint
This sample went really well due to the ink not bleeding. So this material would be better to make particular precise lines unlike the muslin. So calico would be better being used for very small felt ailed as the ink would spread. I then added the bleach and that turned out really well because it showed up quite vibrant unlike polyester.
Cotton:
Cotton:
- thick material
-White
This appeared to be the worst material because as soon as I put ink on the material it bled. A little drop would spread 5cm from the original space. Just like muslin this wouldn't be good for particular precise lines. It would be could for block colours. When I put the bleach on it did exactly same bled all over. The sample was meant to be a window. You cannot see it anymore
Psycho Geography work shop Inspired by Carolyn Saxby
Saxby known for her texture and use of materials. So in this workshop we were told to chose a landscape and dye different times of fabric such as..............and then chose the similar coloured dyes to match out image. I chose yellow, and a couple of different shade of brown. We placed them in the dye and timed them and took one piece every 5 minutes so we can see the difference between them are. Half of my dyed material was fixed with salt and.... and the other half were not. Comparing the fixed ones to the others you can definitely tell the fixed ones have more colour in them. Also the fabrics that stayed on longer were a lot dark as they had more time to absorb the dye.
Here's my personal response where I have used a few different techniques trying to recreate my image. First of all I dyed all different types of materials such as cotton, calico etc. I only dyed them yellow and brown. I then tried incorporated them into the piece. As well as this I wanted to add a different texture by dry felting. I did this in the sky and I really like how it turned however I should have used different tones of the colour (yellow) to add depth. Also I incorporated thread to add more texture just like Carolyn Saxby. I applied this in a wavy way to create different lines. I used a needle to get this to stay in place just like the dry felting.
As the image was quite delicate precise I decided to draw the building on because I'm not confident enough to do precise lines on the machine. There's a lot of straight lines in the image.Overall I think my personal response turned out good however to improve it I could have incorporated text into it relating to the whole image just like Saxby.
Sewing on top of an image
Inspired by Nike Schroeder
First of all we looked at a wide range of pictures of Nike Schroeders working making sure we understand her technique and style. We then decided to take pictures as if we were having a good time with friends. As Schroeder took pictures of people have fun or just people on the streets who she see regularly.
After we had taken the photos we printed them out. We could have chosen different colours but I chose the standard black and white. We then set up the sewing machine making sure you pin the image onto a bit of fabric!. When you are all set up all you have to do s sewing the image. I could have chosen different lines but I just did the standard line. Key to Nike Schroeders work I made sure the colours went together. After I went over the image The bits I left blank I would rip creating just the outline.
Nike Schroeder is well known for the loose threads hanging off the main image for example from someone's mouth or from a piece of clothing. To this you add to do it one at a time. I chose to do it on the collar of my leather jacket. You have to put the foot down on the area and sew for a few seconds. You stop and pull your fabric away from the machine. You cut to the length you like and that will be loose thread. Do this over and over again until you are happy about the amount of threads.
Health and Safety:
Sewing on top of an image
Inspired by Nike Schroeder
First of all we looked at a wide range of pictures of Nike Schroeders working making sure we understand her technique and style. We then decided to take pictures as if we were having a good time with friends. As Schroeder took pictures of people have fun or just people on the streets who she see regularly.
After we had taken the photos we printed them out. We could have chosen different colours but I chose the standard black and white. We then set up the sewing machine making sure you pin the image onto a bit of fabric!. When you are all set up all you have to do s sewing the image. I could have chosen different lines but I just did the standard line. Key to Nike Schroeders work I made sure the colours went together. After I went over the image The bits I left blank I would rip creating just the outline.
Nike Schroeder is well known for the loose threads hanging off the main image for example from someone's mouth or from a piece of clothing. To this you add to do it one at a time. I chose to do it on the collar of my leather jacket. You have to put the foot down on the area and sew for a few seconds. You stop and pull your fabric away from the machine. You cut to the length you like and that will be loose thread. Do this over and over again until you are happy about the amount of threads.
Health and Safety:
1.Never leave the appliance unattended
2.If the cord or plug is damaged DO NOT USE IT then inform the right person about this
3.Make sure the leads are safely tucked underneath work stations so they wont become trip hazards
4. Make sure all air openings on the machine are clear so there are no blockages
5. DO NOT USE BENT NEEDLES
6.Take care when pulling or pushing the fabric as this may cause the needle to break
7. Keep fingers away from any moving parts take extra care around the needle
8. If you have to adjust any settings make sure you turn off the machine before hand
9. Turn off all controls before taking the plug out
10. Take care when lifting the machine
11.No earphones in during the time you use the machine
12. No liquids near the machine
13. Always unplug the appliance from the outlet immediately after use
Creative Stages:
Wet Felting:
Equipment:
*Fibres
*Paper
*Bubble Wrap
*Mesh
*Soap
*Warm Water
First you lay down your paper so nothing gets onto the table also place your bubble wrap over the top. Then layout your fibres first layer being vertical and the next layer has to be horizontal then repeat this step until you are satisfied with the thickness of the fibres. Next step is to put the mesh over the top and dribble the warm water then get you soap and massage that into the fibres so the fibres can merge into each other. You are now left with a wet piece of felt. You then have to rinse the soap out and squeeze all of the fluid out. The final step is to let it dry.
Dry Felting
Equipment:
* Threads
* Needle
*Sponge
When you have you own piece of felt you want to make it even prettier buy adding different textures and colours.
First you have to have a sponge which will protect the table from any kind of damages and also it wont break the needle. You then lay your piece of felt over the top. Get you needle and repeatedly stab the felt with the thread on top. This will get the fibres to attach to the thread.
Mixing Fibres
Equipment:
* Paddle Brushes x2
* Fibres (different colours)
Place one colour on a side of the paddle brush and place the other colour on the opposite side. You do the same on the other side but make sure the other paddle has the same colours but into a different order. Put both paddle on top of each other and glide them together creating friction. You'll eventually see the fibres mixing together to create a different colour. You can then apply this to your felt.
Sewing Machine
Creative Stages:
Wet Felting:
Equipment:
*Fibres
*Paper
*Bubble Wrap
*Mesh
*Soap
*Warm Water
First you lay down your paper so nothing gets onto the table also place your bubble wrap over the top. Then layout your fibres first layer being vertical and the next layer has to be horizontal then repeat this step until you are satisfied with the thickness of the fibres. Next step is to put the mesh over the top and dribble the warm water then get you soap and massage that into the fibres so the fibres can merge into each other. You are now left with a wet piece of felt. You then have to rinse the soap out and squeeze all of the fluid out. The final step is to let it dry.
Dry Felting
Equipment:
* Threads
* Needle
*Sponge
When you have you own piece of felt you want to make it even prettier buy adding different textures and colours.
First you have to have a sponge which will protect the table from any kind of damages and also it wont break the needle. You then lay your piece of felt over the top. Get you needle and repeatedly stab the felt with the thread on top. This will get the fibres to attach to the thread.
Mixing Fibres
Equipment:
* Paddle Brushes x2
* Fibres (different colours)
Place one colour on a side of the paddle brush and place the other colour on the opposite side. You do the same on the other side but make sure the other paddle has the same colours but into a different order. Put both paddle on top of each other and glide them together creating friction. You'll eventually see the fibres mixing together to create a different colour. You can then apply this to your felt.
Sewing Machine
First you have to thread your machine. Put your thread on the thread spool and trail it through the thread guide into the tension control down to the foot hook it in and then thread you needle and take the thread to the back.
Now for the bobbin you place it in the case and put it back in until you hear it click into place its secure. To get your bobbin thread to the surface you have to turn the hand wheel towards you until you see the second thread appear from the "teeth". Take that thread and position it like you did with the first bit of thread.
Now time to sew. Put your fabric underneath the foot and clamp the foot down. You have a variety of settings " stitch pattern selector dial". When you choose your stitch you can press your foot down on the peddle and you will start sewing onto your felt/fabric.
Running Stitch
Pass the needle in and out of the fabric making each stich equal length. The stitches on the underside should also be equal length, but half the size or less than the upper stiches.
Back Stitch
Bring your thread to the front. Work your individual stitches from the right to the front. Always move the needle forward beneath the fabric and come up one stitch length ahead, ready to take another stitch. Make sure the stiches are even.
Blanket Stitch
Worked from left to right. The needle is brought up vertically and brought out of the fabric with the thread tucked under the needle.
5 Simple Embroidery Stiches
Seeding
This filling stich is made up of small straight stiches of equal or different length placed at random over the surface.
French Knots
Start from the bag and then bring through the needle to the front all the way until you have hit the knot. You then coil the thread around the needle twice. Shortly after this you need to hold onto the remaining thread. You then go through the fabric with the needle beside the place you came through. As you go through the fabric you need to hold the thread until the thread is gone.
Start from the bag and then bring through the needle to the front all the way until you have hit the knot. You then coil the thread around the needle twice. Shortly after this you need to hold onto the remaining thread. You then go through the fabric with the needle beside the place you came through. As you go through the fabric you need to hold the thread until the thread is gone.
Chain Stich
Bring the thread up at the top of the line and hold it down with the left thumb. You should then put the needle where it last came through and bring the point out a short distance away. You the n pull the thread through keeping the working thread under the needle point.
Couching Stich
Using 2 threads you need to lay down one which will be couched. With the working thread you do vertical stich's over the other bit of thread. Making sure these stiches are small and tight over the couched thread.
Fly Stich
Bring the needle through at the top left and insert it diagonally back into the fabric
from the right. The needle tip should point downwards. Pull the needle through over the
thread to form a v shape. Work a straight stitch to hold the loop in place.
Detached Chain Stitch
Bring the needle through as your starting point. Insert the needle again at the starting point and bring the tip up through the fabric a short distance away. Insert the needle back into the fabric on the opposite side of the thread, at the curved end of the loop, tacking it in place.
In my felt I have used back stitch because I wanted to out line the blue from the white making it two separate colours. In my other piece of felt I wanted to make the pocket secure so I did a running stich across it make it stable and secure. On another bit I did something similar to the blanket stitch but I didn't loop it the needle through so its just horizontal stitches.
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