This time I started out with a different bra - I think it was a cheaper one, because when I tried to dye it using Dy-Na-Flow, like I did before, it didn't take. It was so strange, I would go to bed and the bra would be awash in wonderful color, then the next morning, there would be a blue-green spot of color in the center and the rest of the bra would be white again. Polyester doesn't take dye well, so I think this bra has a higher percentage of polyester. Sooo, I ended up painting the bra with Lumiere paints and loved the way it came out! You can see in the picture, all the great blues, greens and turquoises. Also, that gold in there is great.
I started on the right side, with the undersea embroidery and beads, pearls, shells, charms - it's so much fun! I'm not quite finished with this side; I want to add a jellyfish at the top.
Some closeups of the sea...It's amazing, when I'm doing CQ or jewelry, I don't like the misshaped beads or the stone beads. Then, when doing something like this, those beads are so valuable. That just fuels my desire to never get rid of anything....
I'm not quite ready to divulge my plans for the left side of the bra - you'll just have to be surprised!
Happy Stitching,
Lin Moon
3 comments:
Hi
This is looking wonderful. If your idea for the other side is anything like this it will be a hit. The color of the paints tuned out great. Funny how something can come out of an accident like the bra not taking the dye. Good job it didn't. Can't beat these colors.
Hugs
FredaB
Just love you work, and the coral theme is one of my favourites..
Hi Lin,
This Bra is fabulous! I think this has to be my fav underwater depiction yet! Lucky church group.
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