Sampling Development

1/5/2014

 

 

I have decided to add to my sampling to create the back drop for my boards. Using grease proof paper as a subtle material to print onto,  I have used this because of how my prints sit on the material. It is light and effective, creating a soft back drop for the rest of my samples. To create this effect I had to layout my berries onto the  grease proof paper and then add another layer on top. I then pressed it under the heat press for about 40 seconds, this is because if the berries are left under the heat press to long they begin to burn. After completing these final few samples, I decided to lay all the grease proof samples that I have out, and choose the best ones to use as my back drop. I have also started to see how they would look by hanging them up on the boards in the studio.

Final Print

30/4/2014

 

 

Today I have decided on my finial print, I have choose this print because I think that it shows the most development throughout my project from start to end. It shows the growth of the berries from the leaves into the berries. The hint of green added into the pink also brings the feel of the leaves. The colour scheme that it presents links in with my whole project and would also look well put with all my sample as a collection. I have used Magic Textiles as my producer for my print on fabric as they are very reliable and reasonable priced. I did not want to have to blind order my print onto fabric encase of the risk of it not arriving on time. This fabric will now be made in a cushion and lampshade for my show display.

 

First day back

28/4/2014

 

After returning back from my Easter break, I am in the last four weeks of my FMP. Within these last few weeks I will be tying up all my sampling, final show designs and sketchbook work. My first day back at college I have been evaluating and developing my digital prints. I have created more digital prints, overall I think that these prints show more development within my project. From the methods I have used to the colour and imagery created from the Kaleido Lens.

 

 

 

 

 



Floral Samples

 10/4/2014

 

I have chose to develop a sample from my earlier part of my project. This sample was involving my floral visual studies design and also berries. Developing them onto a larger scale so that they can be hung onto my display boards. This method was not successful as the stencil was tearing as I removed it from the material this meant that I was unable to use the stencil again. I also had to experiment with different colours as I the colour I originally used was not available, when experimenting with different colours this was not successful as they were too bold and did not compliment my other samples, as I see them all as a collection of work rather than individual pieces. I am going to develop this further and use the correct amount of stencils needed for each piece of fabric and use my original colour for my stencil outline. Although I have a successful outcome, on the opposite side of the paper the stencil has left a outline of the stencil with the berries print covering it. This has been successful and I will be developing these further but cutting them up and embroidering into them so that I can hang then from my boards. 

 

Hanging Embroidery

9/4/2014

 

 

I wanted to create a 3d affect to my embroidery samples. From my unsuccessful samples I have reused the centre of the berry press to create a floral imagery. I have chose to improved a handful of my samples as I think that they are either too plain or do not resemble challenging techniques enough. This hand embroidery technique has been very successful, reviving my sample and making it more effect. When creating this sample I used thread to hang my prints from, I decided to use a soft lilac colour thread because I felt that this would blend in well with the busy prints sat behind the hangings. If I was to develop this sample further I would maybe experiment with using different materials to hang my print from such as different colour cotton, heavier and different thread such a wool. This would add texture towards my embroidery hanging. Comparing this sample with my other successful samples I think that has a whole collection that they will fit well together representing different techniques within embroidery and print.

 

 

Digital Print Development

7/4/2014

 

 

Developing my prints into Photoshop means that I am able to see them in a more industry ready form, and how I want them to look when printed onto fabric. I have started to develop some of my prints into Photoshop, using different filters and techniques to improve them. I have used the mirror image technique to create a repeat pattern, some have been more successful than others, because of the placing of the prints. For exampling the prints on the sheer fabric look better as a sample print rather than making it a digital print because of the placement of the berries. I am going to keep developing my prints into Photoshop, so I can find the right outcome I want for my fabric pattern.

 

 

Sketchbook

3/4/2014

 

Today I have been working on my sketchbook. Annotating research and samples, overall this has been successful and I am pleased with layout of the pages I have created. Throughout my sketchbook I hope to keep a flowing theme on going to my project. I am succeeding this by using similar colours and layouts throughout the pages. I think that this gives it a good structure and base for my project.