Wix website

After all, i went to my wix website to post my final outcomes.

The process was exactly the same as my previous terms and i used the same template.

3D final outcome

This was my 3D final outcome, as is possible to see, the colour is a bright intense yellow.

3D process

For my 3D outcome, i used the traditional dyeing technique but decided to put some pepper powder to see if i could change the colour.

I did a bath with hot water, salt, turmeric and pepper for 30 minutes when in meantime i washed the t-shirt for the colour be more intense (t-shirt with 90% cotton for the natural pigment grab the colour).

I used 3 spoons of turmeric and one of red pepper powder.

After it, i rolled the tshirt and i tied with ropes, i wanted to explore new patterns but didn't had any more white piece to do it. I left the t-shirt inside the hot bath for more 30 minutes.

The final was but the t-shirt under cold water, cut the ropes and wait to dry.

The process was very interesting because was my first time to dyeing with turmeric and i didn't know that the colour could be so yellow intense. 

Lucidpress

As the project needed to be put on the website, i created a flip book on Lucidpress to help in the pagination design.

Here it is the simple process i used.

2D final outcome

This were my 4 final outcomes, i am very happy with the process but i realized later that i should had done everything digitally because the lines are not perfect, neither symetrical because of the way the photo was taken and put in the computer.

It was a very satisfying all the process and gave me the opportunity to explore more the Digital program, that it is something i will need to develop. 

2D process

After drawing and painting, i decided put on the program krita and try to put the patterns with best definition and colour. That was a challenge because i didn't had any way to scan for the computer, what i did was take a picture and change the light, shadows and saturation.

I used the digital table and pen to help the process. 

3D piece development

 For my 3D project i am exploring the ancient china dyeing technique where i will use one of the natural pigments that was used very often (Turmeric).

Why turmeric ? 

I choose the yellow colour because represents one of the most used colour by the emperor in China, being often used to decorate royal palaces, altars and temples. Being yellow an imperial colour in traditional Chinese colour symbolism (already referred in previous blog posts), also represents the late summer season, power, royalty and prosperity. Yellow represents the earth in traditional chinese culture. 

My intention with this dyeing it is not just dye all the piece but also explore and experiment a traditional tie dyeing technique used in the old days.

Tie dyeing was already used 1000 years ago (3rd to 4th century) , known as “skein tie” in the ancient time, being a traditional textile dyeing technique in the Southwest China, i decided bring to my project that essence and try reproduce the techniques that were used. It is possible to create flowers, plants, birds, mammals, fish, insects, folk characters and symbols, most of which are wishes for auspiciousness and good luck. The 1,000 or more tie-dye designs also reflect Bai history, culture, customs and aesthetic preferences. Having both decorative and practical applications, tie-dyed fabric is fashioned into both clothing and items of interior decor.

Photo credit: Yunnanadventure.com

Reference

The Skull and Sword. 2021. Tie-Dye History and Its Uses in Various Cultures | The Skull and Sword. [online] Available at: <https://www.theskullandsword.com/tie-dye-history-and-its-uses/> [Accessed 31 August 2021].

Elbe Textiles. 2021. Dye-ries: Yellow. [online] Available at: <https://elbetextiles.com.au/blogs/news/dye-ries-part-1-yellow> [Accessed 31 August 2021].