Starting with the back I have a layer of lutradur, printed organza (my pic of Hilary's flowers), white felt and another layer of lutradur which was first stitched cross hatched and then cut outs done with a soldering iron, finished with a printed piece of silk appliqued on top and finally the whole lot is held together with beads and micro tacks. I had a problem as the printed organza and silk are shorter than A4. To remedy I had to paint the exposed pieces of lutradur backing .The finished size - A4. I have done nothing to the edges. I might at a later stage 'frame' it with something even if just mounting it on board.
That is so beautiful, Phil. I'm so pleased you went back and redid the idea. I see the micro tacker and pearls have reappeared too. It is worth framing - maybe in a box frame?
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Goodness, you've achieved a lot of depth in this piece.
ReplyDeletethis looks like something very special and different. i would love to see it in the raw. i really like what you have done. well done phil.
ReplyDeleteLovely piece, interesting technique. I agree that it deserves to be nicely framed.
ReplyDeleteVery effective piece, Phil. I really need a soldering iron to play with.
ReplyDeleteI agree- there is a lot of depth to it. It's lovely. Did you zap the top layer of lutrador before you put it on top?
ReplyDeleteYes. The stitched lutradur and felt were attacked with the soldering iron and then added to the printed organza and another full layer of lutradur. There is a fine line to how much cut out you want. As the silk applique is quite delicate I cut out a lot, plus I wanted the view through. On the piece that I saw in Birmingham the cut outs were smaller plus she had worked in mostly white with pale colours added. Need to find the pic.
DeleteSuch an interesting concept! It gives the effect of a trellis or window in such a different way. Love the use of flower as the focal point.
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