Breaking the Rules - Inktense on Fabric

[@carolschedler3832]

Yes! 🎉The dry vs wet photos -so helpful! 🎉

[@MoxyMojo]

You are most welcome Carol. I think it's useful to see especially when there is quite a noticeable difference. If you're not expecting it... panic? Or is that what is supposed to happen.

[@carolschedler3832]

Yes! 🎉The dry vs wet photos -so helpful! 🎉.

[@MoxyMojo]

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[@carolschedler3832]

Loving the pools of water on the side! Yes to control! The water puddles would really help the littles when I paint with the grandkids. 😊

[@MoxyMojo]

It's one of those things I've picked up from paper crafting - generally paper + puddles of water = NO! The convenience of little puddles, as well as controlability make them a gem. And yes, less is more when it comes to grandkids and water.

[@carolschedler3832]

I. really love the control of the fabric with taping it down!

[@MoxyMojo]

Yes, it makes a world of difference. I am just using an artist's wooden board with a file clip on it that I have covered with a plastic bag (high-tech). I wanted something firm enough that I could lean on to draw a design, but I think having the plastic surface underneath also seems to allow the water to flow underneath just a little as it soaks through the fabric. This could be helping the Inktense to flow a little as well. Not sure, just a thought.

[@carolschedler3832]

I just received my inktense blocks and did just one fabric trial. I assumed the fabric needed to be washed to remove the sizing. But now I might try a side by side with a washed and an unwashed muslin. Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm using my cloth for stitching and appliqué. Marion's World channel also has a couple videos on using the inktense blocks and pencils on fabric. Her favorite way to use fabric is to wet it with a brush. I do love your watercolor look and hers too! Thanks again for sharing!

[@MoxyMojo]

Carol, don't you just love the intensity of colour you can get from the Inktense blocks? I usually work with paper, so don't even think about whether or not I should wash fabric or not, so your testing would be very useful. I love learning from other people as much as I love experimenting. I don't think there is such as a thing as a fail, just an experiment that didn't work out how you expected. I think the Inktense will look stunning for both stitching and applique. Good luck, and keep me posted.

[@carolschedler3832]

Yes! Would love to see the ways of using the pieces! I'm using them for slow stitching embroidery. Enjoyed seeing your technique!

[@MoxyMojo]

So far I have used one or two pieces as pockets in junk journals I have created and I've hand-sewn (very roughly I might add) some together into a fabric journal which I am hoping to use an a stitch sampler, but I've not made it very far on that. I keep getting side tracked because the hand sewing just seems so slow to me some days. I'll follow this up again in the New Year and see what I can come up with, just for you.

[@carolschedler3832]

@ Awesome! I have used one such piece to back a warn out (knitted) dishcloth. added some colorful pieces and appliquéd onto this piece to decorate. lots of stitching to reinforce . it is now fun to do dishes. 😄

[@saraalicea3363]

So beautiful, thanks for sharing it. ❤

[@MoxyMojo]

Thank you so much!

[@ChelleBeeby]

💜💜💜tfs💜💜💜 breaking the rules... I would expect nothing less!! LOL

[@carolschedler3832]

Could you share where you found the color codes for the inktense blocks? Have been searching - but unsuccessful thus far.

[@MoxyMojo]

I splurged on the 24 Inktense Block set (back when I had money) which came in a tin. Inside the tin was an instruction booklet which included a colour chart with the numbers on it. If you PM your email address to me, I can send you a copy of the colour chart.