
On the second piece I tried writing with Sunlight dishwasher gel in a ketchup bottle. I discovered that if you want to have your words actually look like writing, you need to use a finer point (or something else!). When I laid the fabric over the gel and pressed down, the words smooshed and became even more illegible. I still like the effect, though. If you have a suggestion for discharged writing that works better, please let me know!! This fabric was a good quality, very intense solid black Michael Miller fabric. In my opinion, I think it's the best black on the market for any use. I love the beautiful reddish color as well.

Lastly, the El-Cheapo fabric again with the Sunlight. I took inspiration from Liz Berg and smeared out a layer of gel on the plastic, then drew lines in it. Hers were more artful, of course, but this is OK for a first try. I actually see people walking in this one. It's a stretch, I know, but I saw an image of Jesus and the Genki Sushi man in one of Kathy's, so I guess I have a very active imagination!
I'm setting these aside for a short while so I can finish up Honu II. I might actually get to start on the threading this weekend!
2 comments:
What fun! I've had success in writing words with Soft Scrub in a squeeze bottle (one from a home hair coloring kit has a fairly fine tip). I wrote directly onto the fabric.
Lucky you to just happen to have a black that discharges to white. Luck you to discover it.
Yummy! Love the effects you're getting. For the finest writing, I've had good results with a small syringe (no needle) with the tip trimmed to a more pointed shape...
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