Sunday, 23 July 2017

More experiments

I have been busily sewing more stock for the craft fair in November, which is creeping ever closer.  I am going to get some business cards and postcards printed up soon and then I'll need to get on with the packaging.  I'm glad that I still have a few months to prepare.
I enjoy block printing and was wondering whether I could use my Blockwallah wooden blocks on my felt, to give a different look.  So, I tried, using acrylic paint which can be heat set for fabric and fabric paint.  I had to press the blocks firmly, but was encouraged by the results.
 Some of the images worked more effectively than others.  They have all been heat set, so the paint shouldn't come off.    I also wondered whether a bit of embroidering might add a little something extra, or some beads... I will probably make these into little decorations or bag charms.
 I liked the multicoloured images.  I have now bought some screen printing ink for fabric, which I am hoping will work well (more experimenting to come) and I have lots of ideas floating around in my head for felted backgrounds with printing on top.  I do have some time off in August so will enjoy more experimenting then.

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  1. I'm quite taken with those multi coloured prints, how beautiful. The thought of them having beads and being embroidered, well I think they'll be quite breathtaking xx

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    1. Thanks, Cheryl. Sometimes experiments do pay off, although quite a lot of pressure was needed, so I wasn't able to make too many before I needed to give my hand a rest. I will need to consider the embellishments carefully as I want them to look pretty and sometimes I add too much.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Oh what fun. Love seeing the work of your creative mind and skilled (and determined) fingers.

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    1. Thanks, EC. I have lots of ideas rushing round my head at the moment, with all kinds of possibilities, so that is very exciting. Sometimes having something to work towards gives an extra push to creativity, which is good.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Hope you are enjoying the experimenting and the results too!

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    1. Thanks, Amy. Yes, I am enjoying mixing my media and so far, the results are encouraging.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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