Fear not my chickens as we go bravely unto the breach...

 
'Cuz check it out - it came out unscathed!  *PHEW* 

However, as you can see there was no depth at all, which meant I would need several layers to get the effect I wanted.  And several layers of wax - no matter how translucent each layer was, would *not* create the effect I was looking for.



 
The wax also darkened the fabric (as you can see when you compare and contrast the original fabric and the "whitewash" cottage wall.) What you'll also be able to see when you click on the pic and look at it up close (I got rid of that stupid lightbox effect by the way - useless when you want to see detail!) is that it made the fabric semi-translucent so you can see the forest behind it.  Oh noes! (next time, liners for all.)

So I did some research online about resin and decided that this product would be best for what I wanted to do. 

(And there are a LOT of resins out there.) I figured glazing resin as opposed to other kinds  would give me a nice skim coat without making it look like it was under glass.


So I made an enclosure for it out of an old cardboard box and masking tape, set it up on an old cutting mat, and poured the first layer of resin on.



So far, so good, right?  

I'm hoping to show you the finished piece on Monday, at which time I'll also share with you the trials of the resin (and there were MANY); I'll also tell you my learnings and do a run-down of the costs, but it may not be ready as I still have two more layers of resin to do and holy cow, it takes 12 hours to dry for the FIRST layer. But as you build them up? Longer and longer drying times.
If it's not done, never fear. I'll still have something to talk about 'cuz I haven't been sitting on my hands during that drying time!
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Kit Lang

7 comments:

  1. I've wanted to work with resin, but to make jewelry. I never imagined it on a quilt. I think the smell is very strong? I'm sensitive to chemical smells so that's what's been keeping me away from it. I can't wait to see how this turns out.

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  2. I'm quite curious, Kit! Glad you are keeping us posted!

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  3. Total excitement!! Can't wait to see more... bit I will :o)
    Have a great day.
    Always, Queenie

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  4. There are some resins that have no oder at all. I hope yours is one. :)

    I've worked with resins in bottlecaps and beads, but never with fabric. As usual, your work is fun to watch.

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  5. First I think she is fearless and then I just think -wow-she may be a bit crazy as well but it always seems to work -but both seem to be working together so-

    go Kit Go! You make me smile. All the time.

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  6. 12 hours! omg... i have trouble waiting for nail polish to dry....

    looking forward to hearing about the resin experiments. i'm thinking of making membrane this weekend

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  7. Yay Kit!!!!
    Silly question: did you have to iron out a lot of the wax prior to putting on the "skim coat" of resin?
    I am excited watching the progress of your art. Thanks for sharing!!
    ~Christina in Cleveland

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