A year ago my friend Connie gave me her turntable to use for my art. I finally got around to playing with it.
I thought it might work like the spinner I played with and even wrote an article in Quilting Arts about this.
No, it doesn’t quite work as well because it doesn’t go as fast, but I did get some interesting results.
I attached a piece of card stock on the turntable so the fabric could be placed on top of it. It just didn’t work without the card stock.
I wanted to see what all it could do so I applied fabric paints with a paint brush.
And the result. Nothing to really write home about or really blog about.
Then fabric markers.
Okay, but again not real exciting.
Then soy wax.
I then painted with fiber reactive dyes. I liked these much better.
Lastly I used glue as a resist and then painted with fiber reactive dyes. This was my favorite.
What am I going to do with them? I haven’t a clue. Maybe cutting them up and reassembling the circles. Not sure, but it was fun. I’ll try experimenting more later.
Meanwhile I received another fat quarter from Spoonflower of one of my mandalas. Here is a picture of part of the fabric with the original drawing. I’m still amazed that the drawing could be made into fabric. The image is so clear.
Hope you are having a good hump day and as always, thanks for dropping by.
Interesting experiment with the turntable. I remember seeing some of the spin art done with drizzling paints on paper, at least I think that was how it was done, then turning the spinner on… lots of fun designs. I guess it depends on what medium you are using, and I’m sure the speed makes a difference. As for your Mandala fabric, it’s absolutely gorgeous!
Lynda, what a cool idea – who would have thought our record players would someday be used for painting!! Ooh, what about the Gelli plate on there – that might be fun!!
Now aren’t you clever. I also liked the ones using the fibre reactive dyes. Thank you for showing the Spoonflower fabric. I’ve been wanting to try sending a photo some artwork. You’ve inspired me.
Eileen, thank you! I was so happy with my spoon flower fabric. Just try a swatch and see how it looks. I want to work now on some companion fabric to go with the two fat quarters I have so far.
Great experiment! You are always trying something new. I remember your spin art article. I purchased one of those toys and my great niece loves doing that when she comes over for art day.
And, that is one of the best Spoonflower pieces I’ve seen in a while.
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Judy, yeah, I really liked my fabric pieces made with the spin art machine. These not as much but think they may work being cut up. Yep, I’m excited about my mandala fabric.
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Annette, I don’t know about the gelli plate. I can see it flying through the air! Thanks for dropping by.
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Angie, have you ever played with the spin art machine yourself? I it is fun.
Glad you liked my mandala fabric. I see more in my future.
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