I made another pillow cover with some monoprinted fabric. I wanted to see if I could simplify the design.
I would say I was able to simplify the pillow cover in many ways, compared to the pillow I did last week.
This is what I did differently:
- I used full size fabric pieces so I did not have to piece the cover together
- I used just one color
- I limited my tools to 3 stamping/rubbing tools and one stencil
I found a couple of interesting mark making tools at Extras for Creative Reuse, our local recycle store. I just loved the designs and patterns on this Sperry Sandal. And the geometric patter of this tile piece inspired me.
I tested them out and they worked OK, not a fabulously as I had hoped. But they could still inspired some foam relief plates.
I mainly used them to create light brayer rubbings in the background. I relied on the the bold flower stencil to create the darker marks and the focus of the fabric print.
I had the straight line “tool” in my stash of found object mark making tools. I am sure I got it at Extras for Creative Reuse a while back. I like how I have a uneven =, dynamic balance of marks, motion and value.
You still have time to join us in Monoprinting on Fabric. Class starts soon. Read the details on the printmaking workshop page and register today.
You will make your own fabric for pillows and more.
Students are liking Monoprinting on Fabric
Gelatin Printing on Fabric Loved it! 3 key approaches I have learned
- bubbles/imperfections in the gelatine plate can be a good thing – it does NOT have to be perfectly smooth,
- doing a brayer rubbings on a piece of fabric and
- finally being able to get a coordinated set of prints.
Thank you everyone in the class for your comments and adding to the learning process. Erin J. from Australia
Monoprinting Fabric has been a wonderful class…so well presented.
I have thoroughly enjoyed it!
from Candee L from the US
Check out some student work in this video.