Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Rusting away . . .

A few pieces that were rust dyed last week. I thought that I had a small horseshoe, apparently I don't, or, it got away from me. this one is too large for my purposes. (Anyone have a spare small one?) The center area on the right one is one of my favorite designs, nails.
This piece of fabric was a remnant purchased many years ago that was wrapped around metal flashing, thus the line in the center on the left example. On the right: I like the antique effect on the backside; the faint writing, backwards, and the leaf pattern. Stay tuned for what I might do with this fabric.
The lines/pattern in this piece were begging for some color, or at least I thought so. I love dye-na-flow paint! Easy and dries fast. In real life, the black dots and blobs are separate and shine.

Quote: At the age of six I wanted to be a cook. At seven I wanted to be Napoleon. And my ambition has been growing steadily ever since. Salvador Dali

5 comments:

Marilyn said...

I so love your work, I'm passing on this award to you - come to my blog to see.

Seth said...

Beautiful specimens. Can't wait to see how you use them.

Anonymous said...

Gail I know how much you like rusting and these pieces are wonderful. Nails.....hum I will definitely have to try that one.
Thanks Gail!

queenopearls said...

Beautiful... love the addition of dye-na-flow paints... so rrrrich looking. Go you!

Elis Cooke said...

just beautiful! makes me want to find something rusty! does it work on paper I wonder??? namaste Elis.