I am having more dang fun with this paper weaving! You know how sometimes when you sit down to weave, you get a little ways in and then your brain starts pinging with "what ifs"? That's what's happening with the paper weaving. I've got scads of little notes-to-self about ideas for projects. It's early days, and everything is still up for grabs, so I'm not going to say much more, just share some pics of a few favorite samples so far. If you have a favorite, let me know in the comments!
Papers are mostly 140lb/300gsm watercolor paper. Inkjet photos are printed on various photo papers.
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watercolor, blue grama grass, linen thread
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watercolor, spray paint, charcoal
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watercolor, inkjet
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watercolor, inkjet
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found print, watercolor, inkjet
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inkjet, spray paint
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If you're interested in giving this a try, I recommend hunting up Tommye Scanlin's article last year for Handwoven, "Paper Weaving--Intriguing and Inspiring!" Also take a look at what others are doing on Instagram, #paperweaving. If you have a copy of the classic Marguerite Porter Davison book, A Handweaver's Pattern Book or Anne Dixon's Handweaver's Pattern Directory, you'll find enough twill patterns to keep you going for a long time.
9 comments:
#4 (1st watercolor, inkjet) and #7 (inkjet, spraypaint)
Thank you!
All of these. Each time you’ve added a dimension to your artwork it’s been a pleasure to witness. These as a. Group just take on so many dimensions. Can’t look away!!
I think you just blew my mind- what a great way to start the day! As I look closer, maybe the first one and the last one are my favorites- they seem very “Molly” to me. I like the first for its organicity and the last because of the way it breaks the grid. Thanks for the resources and I look forward to seeing what comes next!
They’re all nice, but I love the top one and the bottom one the best. Looking forward to seeing how you develop this.
Very cool, Molly! What size are these? I vote for 4 and 7 but there are aspects of others that really are exciting!
My favorites are #1, 2, 4 and 5. So much fun. Looking forward to seeing more.
These are roughly 9” x 12”. Scaling up soon!
Thanks to all who have left kind comments and voted for favorites! You all are helpful beyond words! —Molly
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