This week the art quilting group that I participate in, tried another technique. We got to color like kids with crayons. It was a fun technique to play around with. Instead of coloring on paper we colored on cotton fabric. We used wax crayons and colored pencils. I drew free-hand on my square of fabric with a graphite pencil. I did look at some drawings of flowers for inspiration. Inspiration is a wonderful thing.
After I drew the design, I colored it in with crayons and a bit of colored pencil. I used a hot iron and paper towels to melt and remove most of the wax while leaving the color behind. I found quite a few tutorials about the process on-line if you are interested in trying it yourself.
Now for the pictures.
After I drew the design, I colored it in with crayons and a bit of colored pencil. I used a hot iron and paper towels to melt and remove most of the wax while leaving the color behind. I found quite a few tutorials about the process on-line if you are interested in trying it yourself.
Now for the pictures.
Next time I use this method I would make sure some things worked better. I ironed freezer paper onto the back of the fabric for stability, but it had some bubbles in it. The bubbles created some lines while I colored that I wasn't too happy with, but it is fine for a first try. I also want to keep improving my whimsy faces, so that they look even better. Practice, practice, practice I must do. If you see a lot of faces here, you will know why.
I want to turn this girl into a small quilt. I have the perfect fabric picked out for the edges, from my snow dyed stash. Hopefully I will have her done by the end of the month.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Janelle
I want to turn this girl into a small quilt. I have the perfect fabric picked out for the edges, from my snow dyed stash. Hopefully I will have her done by the end of the month.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Janelle
