Finally got what I needed done for lab this week. Eep and ugh.
Here’s some dyeing I’ve been squeezing in in the evenings.
Tussah first…
An older colorway, in a new fiber, very different effect. Fascinating. Hard to photograph because it’s dark.
That Old Black Magic – 1oz x 2 – Combed Tussah Silk Top
Like a soft nudibranch, with delicate ruffled gills swaying in the currents…
Glossodoris – 1oz x 2 – Combed Tussah Silk Top
Some more Clun Forest, lovely downs wool with little to no luster. Deep red and almost black orchid flowers…
Deep Orchid – 4oz – Carded Clun Forest Roving
And finally, soft ripples of the current set reflections rippling, seaweed swaying, and fish scurrying for cover…
Tide Pool – 4oz – 80/20 Merino/Angora Combed Top
And that’s about it. Paper still on track for going out for review sometime next week.
I’ve got some Finn in a new colorway “Flabellina” (or “Spanish Shawl” if you prefer) drying, some more finn waiting to be dryed, and a few ideas to be made real.
~The Gnome
Friday, 10. July 2009
The tidepool looks lovely.
Friday, 10. July 2009
verrrrrrrrry purdy
Friday, 10. July 2009
That tide pool is gorgeous. As is the nudibranch inspired tussah. Heh. I said nudibranch
Monday, 13. July 2009
Just tell me it’s a sea slug, and I’m all over it.