UNIT X- Printing onto our un-picked garment

Using the printing techniques we experimented with on our plain fabric, we wanted to add a different element and print onto a denim jacket. After Louis un picked the jacket (and removed the sleeves) we started to add prints.

Using the hand painted discharge print.

The print looks like acid dye and adds a slight hint of colour. I like how the colour isn't as vibrant on this and the denim dulls it down as some of our inspiration is from the older rides.

 Once this print dried, we squeegeed the foil glue through our print and heated the foil onto the jacket.

The foil has to be completely cooled and rubbed over with a cloth before it is removed.

The foil gives the jacket a touch of glam (inspiration from Blackpool Pleasure Beach costumes) Again, i like how it isn't fully stuck to the whole print and looks worn. It gives the effect that the jacket has already been used as the foil is wearing off.

We found out before that when the puff is added before the foil, the puff picks up the foil and sticks to it. For this design we wanted each layer of print to be separate so added the puff last so the vibrancy of it would be appreciated more.

...Adding a few brush strokes where it didn't print fully.

The contrast between the flat prints and the puff print.