September | 22
I’m taking a natural dye print and paste class with Maiwa— and it’s so, so good.
Here’s what I’ve been working on: scouring・building printing tables ・ carving lino stamps・making stamping blocks from scrap wood + felt furniture pads・stamping + hand painting with homemade aluminum acetate mordant paste.
In case you’re wondering if I painted over where I stamped… probably, yes. I was distracted by a four year old asking me to paint his name on everything, get him more bubbly water and play the Super Mario Brothers soundtrack 🥴, so likely. And is that a boob stamp? Also yes.
Experimentals |
Custom |
Not only did I have the honor of day playing on With Love season 2, but I was also commissioned to dye wrap gifts for three of the angels in the Makeup Department 🙌🏻. An embarrassment of riches if you ask me.
Joely sent these inspiration images for her piece:
Sometimes I have more than one take on a concept, and paint multiple variations for the recipient to choose from. For Joely I dyed two:
Option 1 |
Option 2 |
Rebecca asked for dreamy sunset colors |
Sherri has two specific shade requests, but otherwise told me to go with the flow |
Oh, and each robe got a tiny hand embroidered heart on the belt.
Ready Made |
Two new pieces were added: Joely’s first option (she chose #2) and this bb:
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