Magpies in the last of Autumns Leaves is a tapestry - textile by Carolyn Doe which was uploaded on December 28th, 2011.
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Title
Magpies in the last of Autumns Leaves
Artist
Carolyn Doe
Medium
Tapestry - Textile - Batik On Silk Fabric
Description
2011.
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Batik is the process of using wax and dyes to create designs on fabric. Wax is heated in a tool called a tjanting and then passes thru a copper or metal tube on to the fabric. Where the wax is placed, the dye cannot penetrate. I work in layers to create a design. Wax some, Dye some. When the dye touches the fabric, it spreads like water. So the wax creates a border that controls where the dye can go. Silk is such an ethereal medium to work on.
The way the dyes move around and blend in the boundaries created by the wax. Salt creates a unique effect as well. When the piece is finished, the wax is removed. I then stretch the silk on foamcore using linen tape.
I use only high quality silk fabric and pure beeswax in my work.
Uploaded
December 28th, 2011
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Comments (12)
Chrisann Ellis
Carolyn, Congrats!!! Your Outstanding Work has been Featured On The Home Page of Weekly Fun in All Mediums!!!
Carolyn Doe
thank you, Janis. Your photos are beautiful! I only offer prints thru fineartamerica currently but will be offering them thru my etsy site soon.
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