I wish to be able to print a repeat pattern using the technique of mono print, however, this can prove to be difficult as when you mono print, you are printing blind, with the right side of the fabric face down facing away from you, so, it would be difficult to know if each motif matches and lines up to create the continuos print I want. To solve this problem, I experimented with rolling ink onto a clear plastic, so I could place the inked surface on top of the fabric, and then, draw through the plastic so I know that the motifs a lining up with each other.
Above is a sample of the first prints I printed with the ink rolled onto clear plastic. These print are not repeating fluidly as I was experimenting with how the print itself would turn out being printed though the plastic. I was impressed with the results. The print came out bold with clear details. At first I did not like how the excess ink on the plastic could be seen on the fabric around each motif, however, I now feel this gives the print an aged appearance, like the old treasures, with areas of oxidisation and rust. I also think the excess ink plays apon the painterly aspects of the print. I chose colours seen in the Sutton Hoo treasures, although the Brusho dyes came out very artificial and to primary for what I wanted. I wanted the colours to be much deeper and richer like the garnets in the treasures. I used black ink to print just for the purpose of seeing how this new method of mono printing would work.
The photo above is the plastic I inked up on and printed with, I'm drawn to how areas of the pattern can be seen in the remanding ink, and again the effect given reminds me of the oxidised aged treasures.
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