PRINT PRINT PRINT

From the fabulous primary research that I did, I was bound to make a print for this outcome. I started by first editing the colours on all the responses, making them brighter and more vibrant. Then the experimentation begun with layering offsetting and transforming each pattern. What I found interesting about the process was how well all of the responses worked together. At every result they created something totally different.

The first print in which I created was a whole song compilation print. I produced different scales to which I would test out the prints as I wanted to see how well they would work at different ratios. Generally, I preferred the prints at a larger scale as that way they looked more raw and expressive, which I feel reflects Marc Bolan’s music and personality perfectly. I think the reason why I didn’t like the smaller scale versions because they looked of a lower quality, something a high street shop would run into production, which is something I do not want to do.

I spoke to the textiles tutor today and asked for some critique on the prints that I had created. He replied with the really helpful suggestion of testing the prints out on PVC. This would be to see how the vibrant colours and stokes would work with the plastic.

The results were interesting. I'm glad that I tried out the suggestion as it was a learning curve to work with plastic. However, unless put against a white background, the vibrancy of the prints disappeared. This was quite disappointing as I had looked forward to the result of it turning out well. 

The next step will to test out the prints on appropriately selected fabric for what I extend to make the  end garment out of . This will be closer to the time when I have decided what I actually want to make.