13 November 2008

Printmaking + quilting


selva primeval, 2008

I decided to put some of the fabric I printed with gelatin plates to good use so I made a small art quilt. I learned the gelatin-plate printing technique from Rayna Gillman and her new book. The butterfly is block-printed from a stamp I carved. The quilt also incorporates some printed mulberry paper and some found object paper.

I need to schedule time for another printing session, the resulting fabric is so unique and versatile, and the technique was pretty quick and easy.

5 comments:

Vivien Zepf said...

You did make some beautiful prints in class, Jane, and this shows it off perfectly. Can't see what else you make!

Julie Bagamary said...

I really like the simplicity of this piece...and green of course.

Julie Bagamary said...

I am curious how you attached the postage stamp to your piece.

Mai-Britt Axelsen said...

Very lovely and beautiful.........

Norma Schlager said...

Makes me think of Spring on this gray November day.