I
experimented with some paper yarn to knit paper to use in a printing
project. I knitted three different sizes of paper in three different weights
of yarn for the experiment. I was unsure how they would hold ink but I guess
that is what experiments are all about.
But
printing with an image transfer did not go so well on the knitted paper. Most of
the ink did not transfer to the paper. You can see the failed experiments in
the two images above.
But,
the medium sized paper took the most ink and looked interesting from far away.
I did another print on a piece of paper and backed the knitted paper so you can
see the image (if you squint and stand far away). I like how the knitted paper
adds dimension to the image. I might still keep this and submit it to an
exhibition even though it didn’t turn out how I was envisioning.
And,
as I promised, Here is an image of the silver leafed Silver Queen Handkerchief
that I am going to submit to an exhibition as well. I really like it. It looks like it is
decaying which is exactly what I was going for.
