More Gel Glue Resist Silk Screening

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I decided my next gel glue resist silk screen would be done by coloring the screen with 
Derwent Inktense Blocks . . .
 . . .onto a piece of randomly dyed fabric.
I used an opaque base extender to pull the color through.
Not too bad. . .
. . .there was a lot of glue on half of the feather so it doesn't show the entire feather but I think a little quilting would take care of that!

I cleaned the screen and added a new design.
And yes, the screen is permanently stained from the inktense blocks - no problem!
I'm going to use this design at
 Carol Soderlund's Dyeing to Discharge 
class next week.
I'm so excited!

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Comments

Living to work - working to live said…
I've been using glue for screen prints too this week. With great success. But the inktense blocks sound like a fabulous idea. I have the crayons which I love. Definitely an idea to try.
September 5, 2013 at 11:49 PM
Unknown said…
I love your idea! Beautiful colored fabrics. Thanks for sharing!
September 6, 2013 at 3:58 AM
Nina Marie said…
OMG - tooo cool! I bought a bunch of glue and maybe I'll try some resists - although I keep resisting doing a bunch of surface designing 'cause there is just so much you can do in a day! Have fun at class and let us know how it goes!
September 6, 2013 at 4:08 AM
MulticoloredPieces said…
Cool design and lovely colors. What fun!
best, nadia
September 6, 2013 at 7:40 AM
Barb Forrister said…
Love the designs you are getting with this method. So cool!
September 6, 2013 at 8:29 AM
Regina B Dunn said…
I would have never thought to use Inktense on a screen. Good idea and good results.
September 6, 2013 at 10:38 AM
Unknown said…
What a beautiful effect you created! I have never heard of the Inktense Blocks, guess I'll be out shopping for them tomorrow! I can't wait to give this a try. Thanks for the inspiration.
September 6, 2013 at 6:20 PM
Lynda said…
Wow, Lisa, Beautiful! Never thought about Derwent Inktense Blocks. I've got them but never thought to use them for this. Woo, wee! Something else to try. Thanks.
September 7, 2013 at 5:47 AM
Unknown said…
Love you resist prints and envy you the upcoming class!
September 8, 2013 at 6:36 AM
Unknown said…
Love you resist prints and envy you the upcoming class!
September 8, 2013 at 6:38 AM
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