While there were some fun aspects to the wax and paint experiment I cannot say it was huge success.
Some of the unexpected effects were interesting and could possibly be applied to other creative areas where I might need that precise effect. For costumes? Not a chance!
Following period instructions for removing the wax from the fabric was a nightmare and only partially achieved. The tussah has so much wax in the fibres it'll never yield it up. Surprisingly the unprepared duppion worked best in a stark and bold way. (The wax bled into the fibres of the textile, as you can see by the darker colour around the colour-free details shown here.)
Next round will be using silk gutta and paints.
Some of the unexpected effects were interesting and could possibly be applied to other creative areas where I might need that precise effect. For costumes? Not a chance!
Following period instructions for removing the wax from the fabric was a nightmare and only partially achieved. The tussah has so much wax in the fibres it'll never yield it up. Surprisingly the unprepared duppion worked best in a stark and bold way. (The wax bled into the fibres of the textile, as you can see by the darker colour around the colour-free details shown here.)
Next round will be using silk gutta and paints.
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