Reduction paste(discharge print)...
As I have been pulling pigment through my screens, I wanted to try and reverse the process. Using neutral discharge; I was able to take out colour from my dyed samples. I had to make sure I dyed my samples using direct dye saying 'good' on the front, this shows that the discharge will work to it's full potential. After making the reduction paste I pulled it through my screen, after letting it dry I then steamed it and washed it. (Carried on repeating on a few more samples)
It works great on the tie dye fabric as it shows more layers. The process can be tricky, when printing you can't see where it's been pulled through on the fabric as it's clear so the results can only be seen after steaming. My screen is really tricky to use as I always have to mask out parts I don't want to come through. My designs are linear and have to be quite precise where I place the screen or everything will be wonky (as my prints are quite simple).
Adding scattered squares over the discharge print using pigment adds even more layer and a splash of colour. Here I masked the motifs off I didn't want to print.
I added the navy rectangle and a few mustard squares. This technique works great and is my favourite by far so far. This process does take time but it's definitely worth it. In the future I think I will design I screen where I can pull the whole thing without having to mask out things as it takes too long and has to be really precise (For the designs I want to make). Lucienne Day inspired me whilst I was creating these prints as her work is simple yet shows a good end result. Layering pigment over the discharged out fabric is something I want to carry on with in the future.
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