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These techniques are wonderful and sort of magical. The dye flow follows the folds and settles more heavily on the edges of the folds as the silk dries. I do not think that even an experienced Shibori artist could control or predict the exact design results. With less color saturation, this particular folding pattern produces a simpler chevron design. Obviously, my heavier use of dye resulted in a more complex final pattern.
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There is a link to an earlier post about the flag folded coral scarf above. One other Shibori inspired scarf using a twisting method stars in another previous post. Both posts credit the author and book that guided my experimentation; this brown, rust, and beige scarf also followed directions from that wonderful book, adapted my own way.
Question of the day: My landscape painting and silk scarf dyeing and painting give me a variety of creative experiences, some mostly under my control and some free form and surprising like Shibori dyed scarves. Do you prefer one kind of creativity over the other--loose or controlled? I thrive on both.
Oh My Goodness - you did not disappoint! This one is the most beautiful yet! Love the color tones! That you allowed more saturation really yielded a rich overall effect! Thanks for sharing your methods - your creativity knows no bounds! Absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow, Rosemary! Your enthusiastic response to this scarf is immensely encouraging. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I hope you realize how much your compliments mean to me and how strong the additional motivation you give. I deeply appreciate your generosity.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creation! Divine art!
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Thank you, Carol! It's great to hear from you and definitely brings me a happy day. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteMary your scarf is gorgeous. I hopped over to read your post about the folding and loved the coral one too. Your creative endeavors are just beautiful. Enjoyed your recommendation on Albert Handel's book - I have checked it out from the library before too...you are so correct definitely about rereading this rich resource. Thanks for stopping to visit my apple post...hope you have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting, Debbie, and for your generous comments. It's interesting that you also value the helpful resource the painting book provides. I enjoyed seeing your creative endeavors as well and always appreciate the joy you take in life and the way you notice and value nature.
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