Time

How is it that there news seems to be enough time in a day? Just when I think I have a block of time to get immersed in my fabrics, something comes along to interrupt me. My dream would be to have a studio away from my home where there are no distractions.
Enough whining. I am nearing the end of Judy's order. One more dextin piece,  a couple greys, a few blacks and the box will be on it's way. Her newest work takes my breath away. Go here to appreciate her art. Judy's Blog
I have a few ideas brewing in the back of my mind. The colors of some of the "not quite right" pieces have been calling to me. I haven't designed anything in such a long time. All of my pieces have been mindless sewing. Time to change that.
No pics today. On my way to work, so no time (there's that word again) to spare.

Dextrin

Have been working on the dextrin pieces. They take longer than any other technique. The fabric needs to dry for several days before the dye goes on. Here are two different pieces.

Below is the dextrin. It has been too long since I've done this. The first piece I did was a disappointment. I didn't let the dextrin cool long enough and then I used too thin of a layer.

This is it after the dextrin has been applied.

This is what it looks like when you don't pay attention to the details. Bad  results.

Here's what a little attention to the details will get you......

I know it's hard to see, but notice the nice pattern of cracking.

The backside while batching. Going into the sink for rinsing.

I don't have any pictures of the finished piece yet. I'll post some after pressing. On to the black piece.