This screen print started life as an experiment in using the remnants from my laser cutting as resists to see what happens to the print when material is added. 1st print/layer Antique gold 2nd print/layer Black , the black dye was pulled through the screen whilst the Antique gold was still wet, more pieces of…
About Me
Hello , My name is Nicki Layzell, I am a 3rd Year Degree student at NUA , studying Textile Design. This is my reflective journal ; I want to use this space to post my work and to reflect on my journey throughout my last year. Please click on each picture, this will open a new page with more text and…
Project 2 – Repeat Pattern Inspired by Norwich Shawls- Outcome 3
For this outcome I wanted to combine 2 processes to create 1 outcome, I decided to screen print over my laser cut silk, the screen print image was a modified version of the laser cut image. I had been having difficulties managing to handle the screens to create the repeat print in the print room, 2 screens had been placed on 1 large screen…
Project 2 – Repeat Pattern Inspired by Norwich Shawls- Outcome 4
I was very lucky to be able to use the Print Room after the unit hand in day as I had a 2 week unit extension, I had the print room to myself, again many thanks to both Neil and Yasmin the technical staff in the print room who where both really helpful.Having the print room to myself enabled me…
Using CAD programmes – Laser Cutter
I booked my induction on the laser cutter this was very interesting, managed to work out a design to use (many thanks to David the technician who was able to transfer my image into the right programme ) I then cut my fabric its an amazing process to watch ,watching the laser dart backwards and…
Project 2 – Research for Repeat Patterns- Inspired by Norwich Shawls
For this project we have been asked to create a series of repeat outcomes inspired by the Norwich Shawls using digital processes. Due to copyright restrictions I am unable to use any of the images from the Norwich Shawls in this blog. My first thoughts where paisley, flowers natural forms oo good I really enjoy creating natural…
Sublimation priniting
Experiments using sublimation printing and heat transfer inks..
Project 1 – Creating Repeating Patterns- Outcome 4
Using a drawing of a beetle from my sketch book I was able to create a repeat digital image. I scanned the image into Photoshop cut the beetle from its original layer duplicated the layers positioned each beetle by eye (I am sure there is a function on Photoshop but couldn’t find it) flattened the image,…
Project 1 – Creating Repeating Patterns- Outcome 2
For this outcome I decided to create a half drop pattern, using a paper method (I am sure it could be created on a CAD programme but I wanted to understand the mechanical aspect first, also I have no idea how to make Photoshop do what I want it too) As I thought I would be replicating…