COLLECTION OF 8 FABRICS
using the techniques studied in the course:
- Sample(s) printed with pigment dyes
- Sample(s) painted with reactive dyes
- Sample(s) printed with reactive dyes
- Sample(s) printed digitally with Epson-printer (each student can print two)
- Sample(s) dyed with reactive dyes
- AND / OR: Samples that combine the above techniques
- Printed samples can be printed using
your personal screen, common screens or quick techniques
- Sample size: approx 25 x 25 cm
- Digital prints will be bigger, 35 x 40 cm
- Also some other designs can be bigger, if you use your own cellulose-based materials
The
designs do not need to be in repeat, but they should give the
impression of continuing surface design – don´t make just pictures.
The
concept of the collection can be freely chosen, but as the course is
short and intensive, it is recommended to combine the theme into your
other design projects. Students in Experimental Textile Design or
Innovative Fashion Design will work on the concept of those courses.
PRODUCT CARDS
- A product card should be made of each of the 8 swatches. Include in these all the information needed for producing the fabric design:
- Material of the sample (e.g 100% CO)
- Method used (e.g painting with reactive colors)
- Dyes and other chemicals used, recipe (e.g recipe of the painting extender with the dye)
- Instructions, the steps needed to accomplish the process (e.g how did you paint, and how you made the finishings)
- Photo of the fabric
- The screen- or digital file used (if applicable)
- Write in the cards also: Name of the collection, name of the design and your name.
FINAL SUBMISSION
Present the fabrics with the visual research in the Final Critics session.
In addition, make a pdf-file with multiple pages containing:
- Some pages from your research
- Photo of your fabrics as a collection
- Product cards
Upload this file in MyCourses prior to final critic session.
STUDY BOOK
FURTHER READINGS
- Bechtold, Thomas; Pham Tung (2019) Textile Chemistry
- Joanna Kinnersly-Taylor: Dyeing and Screen-printing on textiles
- Niinimäki, Saloniemi (2000) Kretongista printtiin
- Pellonpää-Forss (2009) Kankaanpainanta
