So glad to be back in studio. Injured knee has prevented me from getting around on the uneven ground since before Memorial Day. Feeling a little braver now. These are soaking wet after hosing them down. Expect a shift in color when they are washed and dried. Seeing some pale yellow now which might not be clear in the photos.
Water and tea--no vinegar this time around.
Both ends are pinned to clothesline here to prevent the wind from whipping the silk and ruining the hem. Really gusty today, but oh so beautiful outdoors.
Gorgeous results. Do take care of that knee... they are sensitive things knees.
ReplyDeleteSensitive indeed! Never knew how many ways that one can move knees that impact simple actions and result in pain.
DeleteJust washed the above with hemp soap and a quick soak in baking soda solution. Some pinky purples - very subtle - have shown up, but the pale yellow stayed.
Gorgeous! Do you find that the hemp soap is the best for the least amount of color shift? Do you have someone make it for you? I have friends that do 19th century reenactment and one makes all kinds of soap, some for skin "cures" etc., but have not heard of the hemp soap.
ReplyDelete"Dr. Bonner's" purchased at organic market. A friend recommended castile soap. Just experimenting, it's not cheap. Bonner makes a wide variety of soaps many of them are scented which I don't like. Mine is Dr. Bonner's Organic Pure Castile Liquid Soap Baby-mild unscented. It is made with coconut, olive, hemp and jojoba oils. Free of chemical surficants. Nothing sudsy. I also sometimes use Ecover soap.
DeleteStunning.... as usual!
ReplyDeleteNo vinegar, but still great iron prints.... nice to know!
Do take care of that knee!
Thank you! I think-depending on the type of rusting being done-that water may produce a sharper image than vinegar does. Vinegar may speed up the process, but it isn't essential. I've worked with pure water, pure vinegar or a dilution...all with decent results.
DeleteThe work is amazing1 Just wondering if you teach and if you would be interested in coming to Australia to teach for me. Please email mail@fibrearts.net.au and I will give you more details.
ReplyDeleteto see what I am all about got here... www.fibrearts.jigsy.com
Look forward to hearing from you.
Glenys Mann
Thanks Glenys, what a surprise. I'll have to think about your offer. That would be one hell of a commute!
DeleteStunning piece. Prints with iron marks are wonderful. Love reading your blog. Your cat is curious mine as it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Terrie. I was admiring your recent posts on fsd page.
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