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Recently, a very kind lady donated her mothers doilies to me, for my next textile, art project. Though I have found it hard, rusting and burying this lot, I was re-assured that her mother would be happy to know they were given to someone who would give them a new life.
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I’ts been perfect weather lately for rusting and burying.
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After a good soak with white vinegar I wrap some with wire.
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Mostly, I just lay the the cloth under a slabs of metal sheets, left over from my studio build then stack on top of one another.
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I like to get them all dirty by burying them and stacking a heaver tray and rocks on top. I leave them there from 24 hrs. or, many months until I get the look I’m after.
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4 weeks underground. Final unveiling just before dunking in a sink of water and bicarb soda, to stop rusting process.
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This piece really excites me with the intense rust and black marks.
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Such gorgeous delicate lace work crochet in this doily.
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Rust n dirt with tiny black marks and colourful hand embroidery.
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Rust with the contrast of beautiful hand embroidery peeking through.
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A lovely bundle of vintage rust material ready to go for new projects.
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