Wedded bliss in Denmark

We all love a wedding, don't we! And when the wedding is situated in beautiful down south Denmark, in a vineyard on top of a hill overlooking Karri forests. Well.. Bliss! Oh and the wines were great as well!

Toby and Skye

Denmark River Western Australia

My man and I stayed a few nights down at this beautiful place and wandered along the river bank in the morning.

Pink Water Lilly's

After a wonderful few days it was time to go home. It was a 3 hours drive home which gives me lots of time to ponder art of course! And as we wandering along down through the wonderful forests, a scarf idea popped into my head. (As it is want to do) All I could find was a paper towel to scribble a quick picture on and add a few notes.

And yesturday, I couldnt wait to get started.

My idea was to lay wool down onto silk and felt it before painting. The felted scarf was then left to lay on the table top without stretching, and dye was applied. 

I'm very pleased with the result. The scarf reminds me of a tigers eye stone with the golds and browns. What do you think?

Nuno felted silk and wool scarf

Hand painted silk scarf

Resist Dyed Silk Scarf for Summer

Blue and White Silk Scarf

I love resists when painting up silk and cotton scarves! And today I thought I would play with some pieces of ply that I had lying around.

Resist for dyeing silk

 After wetting down my scarf, I folded it in a rather messy fashion first then wrapped it tightly around this little piece of ply.

I didn't take anymore pics of the process but using some Jacquard and Landscape acid dyes I flooded the wrapped silk, then steamed it in the usual fashion.

I love it when the silk is unwrapped! Its a surprise every time!

I was after a more crisp blue and white design, but this one came out more subdued. Still pretty I think? The images reminded me of one of those ink blot tests! I see anchors, what do you see? ;-)

Resist dyed Silk Scarf by Sesenarts

I ended up sewing it into an infinity style. Much more practical for silk scarves!