body casts

Using the fabric that I had dyed in the onion skins I then experimented in using my own body as the cast and using powertex fabric hardener as Sue Taylor (trainer and distributorhttp://www.powertex.com.au/sue-taylor-ipswich.html )   had shown me …to hold the fabric in shape…… ! I attended a morning workshop at Sue s house and learnt about photo transferring and using fabric hardener. 

Eventually I had to come out from the cast as it was taking over an hour to dry even with a heater on …. In fact it took over night and still wasn’t totally dry.

It was not very successful but I am glad that I tried. Why wasn't it unsuccessful ? hmmmmm perhaps because it didn't retain its shape or maybe that it retained the shape too well and was too didactic.  I would like to try more experimentation with fabric, dyeing and making casts. 

Video excerpt from Powertex workshop I attended at distributor Sue Taylor's house.