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has anyone tried bleaching art canvas?
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you can buy bleached canvas as far as i am aware, not totally white white though...
is it possible to bleach canvas to be batiked on? The course I took on batik had us use canvas, but I would love to have it white rather than natural colour.
Any tips? Should I soak it in vinegar after to make sure it is neutralized before adding ...
do you want to paint on it? if so you could prime it with one or two thin layers of gesso and you'll have it whiter than white.
if you want to use the fabric it would be better to bleach it soaking it in hydrogen peroxide and exposing it to sunlig...
I was wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to bleach art canvas so that it is white instead of its natural colour.
Any tips here for that process would be appreciated.
Has anyone ever tried mixing pigment into the wax and then applying it, then ironing off the wax? I am going to experiment with that and see what happens.
Here are some photos of the piece (not yet finished). The last two are close up details.
outlining batik in black india ink or thickened black dye produces amazing results. I will post a photo soon.
Outlining a batik in india ink or thickened black dye produces great results. Will post photos soon.
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- At 1:14pm on November 15, 2008,
Janine Maves said… - Sorry it's taken me so long to reply! Here's info on silk fusion: http://suebleiweiss.typepad.com/sueb/silk_fusion/
- At 6:40pm on September 8, 2008,
Anne Marie Desaulniers said… - I took it at Sybil Rampen's place in Oakville. However, she just got him in one time. But, he does teach in other places in Toronto. It's not your normal batik. It's more painting with dyes and using the wax to separate sections of different colours. The instructors name is David Kibuuka. Try googling him. If you can't find him, let me know, and I'll dig through my old emails. But, to tell you the truth, I did one piece in class, purchased all the stuff, and then never used it again. Now, that's not to say I won't, just haven't gotten around to it. Too many techniques, not enough time. LOL!
- At 12:09pm on July 27, 2008,
Tara Ross Studios said… - thanks so much!
- At 2:19pm on June 22, 2008,
Tricia said… - Oh thanks Janine, for letting me know, I was getting very confused. I did wonder if you had another name on there. Now I know who you are that's great. Join in when you feel able. Glad to see you there. Regards Tricia
- At 12:06pm on June 22, 2008,
Tricia said…
- Hi Janine,
I am a little confused over your mention of my textile challenge site, did you try to join or not, I can't quite work this out. I can't remember if you gave me an email to send you an invite or whether you intended just going to my blog to join. I keep seeing the words Request Sent and I can't understand if something has gone wrong or not. Can you let me know. All you have to do, if you do wish to join, is go to my blog: http://lets-create.blogspot.com/ When you get there scroll down and click on the button at the bottom of the page. Please write and let me know if there has been a problem because there is no way I can tell if things are not working properly except if someone tells me. Thanks again for contacting me. Regards Tricia
- At 6:51pm on June 2, 2008,
Tricia said…
- Hi Janine, did you receive the invite for my site, I've been trying to catch up and only just read your message, please let me know if you didn't get it, or you can go to the link on my blog that will take you there. Regards Tricia
- At 2:22pm on May 31, 2008,
Tricia said…
- Hi Janine, I hope you find the site of use, it is early days yet and I am still finding my way around as a moderator but I am sure it will develop. I have just been blogging about what my intentions are for the future on my blog if you are interested, here is the link:
http://lets-create.blogspot.com/ Do give me some feedback if you have time. Thanks Tricia
- At 9:22am on April 2, 2008,
Tricia said…
- Hi Janine,
You are felting very similar to the way I do most of the time. I try to have a base to needle felt on to, sometimes it is possible to needlefelt a base but it is quite time consuming. How did you find needle felting onto Linen, did it stay put and did your needle work ok on it? I find that Merino is good for blending but unfortunately it does tend to show the pock marks. I have found if I blend Merino with a springy courser wool then it works better. I love trying to blend colours for myself. I just love colour though and that's my problem I would have a house full of wool and thread if I had my way. My pallete is never large enough. Well keep in touch and let me know how the work is going Thanks Tricia
- At 5:20pm on March 31, 2008,
Tricia said…
- I was only lookin at your work last night Janine, I was thinking then that you do have a very individual style. Amazing. So which wool do you use to needle felt. I have only began needle felting seriously the last month or so after wet felting for years I suddenly discovered it's possiblities. I am looking forward to seeing how your work develops Janine. Love your colours too. Regards Tricia
- At 3:28pm on March 30, 2008,
Anne Marie Desaulniers said…
- I had a piece accepted into the Grand National, at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery. Opening day is May 9th. There will be an artist's reception, probably somewhere in the third week of May.
FAS (Fibre Art Studios) has two shows set up, but I have no idea which of my pieces will be included. The O'Connor McLeod Building in Oakville - April 25 to July 4/08. The Quilt Gallery, St Jacobs - July 2 to Sept 30/08. If you're interested in showing your work, you might check out Martha Brown's website. She holds a fibre art show at the Centennial Retirement Residence in Oshawa every fall. I think the next one is at the beginning of November. Many of the FAS members are usually involved. Check out her website - www.bluemoonfabricarts.com and scroll down the home page until you can click on the link. I don't think the entry form info is working yet, but she normally has a late August/early Sept. deadline if I remember correctly (but don't quote me on it).
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- About Me:
- I am an emerging artist working with both needle felting and painting.
I create abstract wool "paintings" in needle felting in my own distinct style.
I look forward to interacting with other fiber artists and their own unique creative expressions.
right now my current website is my blog, but I will be setting up an official web site in the near future. My future needle felted works will be mixed media. I will include them here once they are completed. The one I am currently working on will include Angelina fibers and Swyvorski Crystal pearls.
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Check out my blog post about my current comments about where I am with my art at the moment.
For anyone in Ontario, I will be participating in the Uxbridge Art in the Park on August 16 and 17. They are also still looking for applicants to participate.
For anyone in Ontario, I will be participating in the Uxbridge Art in the Park on August 16 and 17. They are also still looking for applicants to participate.
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batik updates
I have decided to focus my work on developing the batik and needle felting onto it rather than trying to combine tie dye and batik in the same piece. I am finding trying to teach myself the batik on silk quite challenging, but I will continue to work on developing my own way of working with it rather than trying to learn someone else's standard technique. So far I have found that I enjoy brushing on the wax. I find the tjanting tool a bit too awkward on the silk and I have found it isn't really… Continue
Posted on February 11, 2009 at 11:00pm —
new entry on my blog
I have updated my blog at
www.artwithinme.blogspot.com
I am loving dyeing silk and needle felting onto it. So far it is the best media I have tried so far. I enjoy oil painting but I like the different effects one can get with batik and tie dye. Still working out how to best combine batik with tie dye most effectively.
www.artwithinme.blogspot.com
I am loving dyeing silk and needle felting onto it. So far it is the best media I have tried so far. I enjoy oil painting but I like the different effects one can get with batik and tie dye. Still working out how to best combine batik with tie dye most effectively.
Posted on November 2, 2008 at 4:14pm —
Looking forward to learning shibori
Does anyone use the shibori (Japanese tie dye method)? I am going to be taking a workshop on it and how to combine it with felting.
I am excited because I will be taking my art development to the next level.
My aim is to move towards creating work that is done entirely in felt and silk using a combination of shibori, wet felting, and needle felting. Once I move into that I will leave the current method I am working in which involves a combined pieces in oil painting and needle felting.
My subjec… Continue
I am excited because I will be taking my art development to the next level.
My aim is to move towards creating work that is done entirely in felt and silk using a combination of shibori, wet felting, and needle felting. Once I move into that I will leave the current method I am working in which involves a combined pieces in oil painting and needle felting.
My subjec… Continue
Posted on June 22, 2008 at 12:04pm —
art updates.
I will be adding more photos within the next few weeks.
The mixed media pieces I am working on are quite amazing.
I am also going to attend a workshop on Japanese tie dye called Shibori .. I will tell you all more soon about How I am going to incorporate this into my felting.
The mixed media pieces I am working on are quite amazing.
I am also going to attend a workshop on Japanese tie dye called Shibori .. I will tell you all more soon about How I am going to incorporate this into my felting.
Posted on May 31, 2008 at 2:07pm —
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