Striving Toward Green And Gold

(Ive been speed-working, trying to keep up with more than I should try to do at one time, and just realized that I posted a repeat blog post when I should have posted this one!  Sorry friends!)

This week I’ve focused on getting some greens and golds as my ideas for the eventual piece of textile art are coming into view in my mind’s eye and in some sketches. I’m thinking landscape so I need some more earthy tones, particularly greens and yellows and everything in between…so, the journey continues to take me on some new paths that I’ve never traveled before. Using copper and titanium oxalate as a mordant has held a lot of surprises!

First layer: copper mordanted raw silk blanket

First leaves soaked in calcium carbonate.

Added leaves soaked in vinegar and others in ferrous sulfate.

  Laid silk charmeuse mordanted in titanium oxalate on top

Rolled on copper pipe without a barrier.

Unrolling: peeling back the center layer.

Close-up: removing leaves from the first layer.

Center,top. Blanket,bottom. Not washed yet.

Washed and Completed: A light, seafoam green with shades of gold/copper leaves.