I wanted to create a repeating floral design inspired by Marimekko (Finish fabric designers) using floral images, my idea was to create a layered image with foliage in the background the second layer a strong bold design using texture …
Initial ideas foliage prints went well ..
Mono printed background
Kodatrace created using black water based printing ink.
Learning to take forward ..
1.Sample ALL mediums BEFORE trying final designs..
Textured printing ink varied on each image creating a very uneven screen allowing a varied amount of ink through the screen.
2. Sample ALL screen layers BEFORE trying final designs
The combination of layers didn’t work as the flowers blended in to the background given a very cluttered/messy look.
3. Sample, Sample Sample !
I find screen printing very difficult as I am so messy and do not seem to be able to develop a system for handling screens and working out top and bottom of the screens.
I have 4 prints from this screen printing session I have decided not to throw the prints away as I intend to use them for developing machine embroidery.
This has re enforced my desire to try new techniques next term, I have booked the knitting machine and the dye kitchen.