I am still plugging along with using old photos as a printing surface for the #100 day project. Now that I am a few weeks into this, I've had time to think about the pros and cons of this surface.
A down side is that many of the photos curl up when wetted. Some curl, just a little, and some almost roll up completely. The thin rolling ones will actually end up the best for adding to a journal page. Very thin paper.
On the positive side - I like that the surface already has "marks". Some of the prints have totally covered the photos, others leave the pic showing thru. I like this!
Jon shared with me that his favorite art teacher in school had the class draw a bunch of random lines on their paper and then challenged them to find something in the chaos. I thought about our conversation during the early morning hours when the sunrise pulled me out to the edge of the woods:
Another quick and easy print using a cosmetic sponge. I didn't want to be a slave to this daily ritual. Using a sponge creates nice texture with a surface begging for another layer. Not today...
We found this fabulous fabric and craft shop in Kyoto, Japan. I purchased a kit and finished my brooch early this morning. Now I wish I had sprung for more kits! So much fun to create.
After simmering my eucalyptus silk bundles I was left with very brown water. It seemed like a great opportunity to add avocado pits and peels for some experimenting. The wool that went into the bath was all natural white/cream wool. I believe the big difference was that some was scoured clean and some still had some lanolin protection. Next time - no eucalyptus. I will stick with plain avocado. I like the blush pink color much better than the brown.
I rode the train into Chicago, this past week, to handle my Visa for my upcoming trip to China. My ticket was purchased on board - the old fashioned way. The sound of the punch on my ticket was a wonderful memory. How perfect to find an old photo of a train and then create a mini stencil using a hole punch.
As I sit here, rain is pouring. Why didn't I take the trash to the road last night?!
Actually I know why. I was so tired from a quick day trip to Chicago to pick up my passport/visa from the Chinese consulate. I left home at 5:30, drove to Elburn (1.5 hours in horrible fog), and boarded the train for an hour and a half ride to downtown. Next, a 30 minute walk to my destination. After waiting my turn, I did it all in reverse. Positive thing - it is done.
On to 6/100
Doily on the gelli plate. Ready for another layer...
Method was a bit different than in the past. The fabric had been soda soaked and dried to use for a thickened dye project. I think using it for ice dye created crisper marks and brilliant color. I will try this again!
