Chapter5 plus two

C0loured papers for future designs continued.( 2X half A5 sheets) Both of these samples were created using diluted PVA with added drawing inks. It was interesting to note that this did not create the gel effect of image 12 .I can only deduce that the interaction of the contents of the acrylic paint used in that experiment ,with the other two elements, caused this effect. I will try to find the scientific explanation.

In the sample on the left, once the painting was completed, the sample was coated with short cut lengths of machine embroidery threads in toning colours,scattered radomly across the surface.

In the right hand sample the PVA was of a thicker consistency and the inks were dripped on to the surface using a medicine dropper.

( PVA solution 1 was 30% PVA and 70% water and in the second sample it was 60% PVA and 40% water)

Before the sample was dry the surface was sprinkled with coarse grained salt. This absorbed some of the colour and also caused the thick PVA bubbles to burst, leaving a coloured circle with 'crusty' rippled edges. This technique has potential for future designs involving water pools etc. once it is replicated on fabric. Once the sample was dry some of the salt just fell off but some grains adhered to the surface and were left for added texture.

Lesley V Jones