Carol R. Eaton Designs
Showing posts with label hand painted silk scarves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hand painted silk scarves. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Hand painted silk scarves!
I've been busy creating a series of hand painted silk scarves. I start with a piece of white silk and Pueblo paints from Dharma Trading. I love the freedom that comes with painting on silk - the colors instantly move and migrate with surprising results. I created a few different styles... some are long and thin... some are wide enough for a wrap and others add just a splash of color without the bulk. Availability information on the "silk scarves" tab.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
25 Ways to Tie a Scarf!
Many people love scarves but aren't quite sure how to wear them. I found this fantastic link on YouTube that has 25 options for wearing a scarf! It's a quick and fun video that will show you how to tie, wrap and knot your lovely scarves with confidence.
Have Fun!
Monday, September 5, 2011
More Fun with Felting!
I was without power for 7 days due to Hurricane Irene; I'm now back in the cyber world... I sure missed electricity! The first project I did when hot water came back was to work out some ideas for wet felted designs. I wanted to make a soft, delicate cream colored scarf with just a hint of pink. Once the scarf was felted it seemed like it could use a little more style so I made some dusty rose colored felted flowers. Each flower has an antique bead from my Grandmother's necklace. For more detail please see the "Felted Desings" tab at the top of the page.
My next project was to make another felted purse. My only thought was to create multi colored felt and I didn't really have a sense for what the overall design was going to be. The wool is very soft and light with silk felted in. I ended up combining the finished wool with some really funky greenish fabric and some vintage buttons. The straps are long so you can where it across your body.
My last project for the weekend was to finish up one of my hand painted silk scarfs. I had embroidered around the stamped ginkgo leaves with gold metallic thread and was ready to sew on a backing of hand dyed silk but without power... no machine! I was happy to have the scarf completed and for more details please go to the "Silk Designs" tab at the top of the page.
My next project was to make another felted purse. My only thought was to create multi colored felt and I didn't really have a sense for what the overall design was going to be. The wool is very soft and light with silk felted in. I ended up combining the finished wool with some really funky greenish fabric and some vintage buttons. The straps are long so you can where it across your body.
My last project for the weekend was to finish up one of my hand painted silk scarfs. I had embroidered around the stamped ginkgo leaves with gold metallic thread and was ready to sew on a backing of hand dyed silk but without power... no machine! I was happy to have the scarf completed and for more details please go to the "Silk Designs" tab at the top of the page.
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