Old Railroad Bridge II is a tapestry - textile by Carolyn Doe which was uploaded on February 20th, 2011.
Old Railroad Bridge II
To get to city beach you go under this old stone railroad bridge. The trains still run, the bridge still holds them up in the sky, and I no longer... more
by Carolyn Doe
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Dimensions
16.000 x 12.000 inches
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Title
Old Railroad Bridge II
Artist
Carolyn Doe
Medium
Tapestry - Textile - Batik On Silk Fabric
Description
To get to city beach you go under this old stone railroad bridge. The trains still run, the bridge still holds them up in the sky, and I no longer live there to ride my bike under it.
This original batik on silk fabric comes stretched and
mounted on 16"h x 20"w foamcore.
A 2" border allows for a mat.
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.
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February 20th, 2011
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