Self initiated- Sample testing

For my self initiated brief (Line and order, Remove and repeat)I've decided to use shades of grey with the influence of concrete as colour and texture.

Starting to dye different cottons and silks different shades of grey.

 

I want to keep the base colour of the fabrics more subtle so I can add bright colour over after discharging away the direct dye.

The neutral discharge pulled through the screen worked exactly how I wanted and shows contrast. The sample above is on Moleskin cotton which has quite a high density. I wanted to experiment with different fabrics but prefer thinner cottons and silks as this reminds me of something you'd use to clean your car!