Print 1. Project 3: Backdrawing experimentation

I liked the idea of this print so I printed a whole lot of small images on calico.

I find this backdrawing method is extremely effective on fabric and I’ve managed to get a good transfer of ink with some subtle ‘interference’ throughout.

Once these were fully cured I cut them out and started working on them with stitch.  These small samples will be used for a swap I have coming up at the end of the year.

Last year I blogged about a small concertina book swap I was involved with which produced some interesting print results.  This year I’m doing a similar thing with a different group and have to produce textile samples no larger than 4.5″ x 5″.

Here’s how I have transformed some of my mini calico backdrawn outlines.  I’ve endeavoured to enhance with stitch and not hide all printing.

Just a bit of fun and keeps my hands busy in the evenings when printing for the course is over for the day.