Thursday, February 3, 2011

Antique Nuno

I have been collecting old lace for years now, and I'm glad I did. This scarf I call "Antique" for just that reason.

Some of the lace I used was hand dyed

Black scrim provides a dramatic base.

The bits of old lace and the velvet that I dyed in deep jewel tones,
lend that rich antique look.

Nuno felt collage

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16 comments:

  1. PlastusiaFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Beautiful scarf! Really antique :)

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  2. SilviaFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Wonderful! I love it!

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  3. GalaFilcFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Lovely!

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  4. Cash en ElsFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Whoww, this a is a really wonderful scarf!! I think You use the "old stuff" in a very special way.

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  5. Rae's RagsFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    What a wonderful creation Arlene, fantastic to see all those previously unloved bits and pieces being repurposed. Really love the result.

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  6. GifeltFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Bellessima! Ma si infeltrisce anche il velluto?
    Giulia

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  7. JackieFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Lovely piece. How oh how do you get that velvet to 'grab" to your background fabric? I have tried many times but it peels right off when the garment is dry. Could it be that you use a silk velvet? Is there such a thing as silk velvet? Help please!!!
    Jackie

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  8. ArlenesfeltFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    The velvet strips are silk/rayon. I veiled the edges so lightly, which helps and then lots of rolling, then lots more rolling, using cold water and you get thicker cloth to stick.

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  9. CorinaFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Wonderful!

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  10. LianaFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    It`s beautiful! Arlene...

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  11. lizet frijtersFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    I love the whole composition and the colour balance. Very beautiful.

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  12. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Stunning work Arlene!

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  13. martineFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    that is just stunningly beautiful, love all those colours and textures.
    thanks for sharing
    martine

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  14. Lindy and PaulFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    I love the look of the hand-dyed lace! Awesome piece!

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  15. carmencita-kFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Hermosisimo, me encantan los colores.....y lo especial es que se puedan unir tantisimas telas, brocados, etc...con la lana???....no lo sabia, en cuanto pueda probare, el resultado veo que es fantastico, solo queda dar rienda suelta a la imaginacion y al gusto de cada una...
    Muchos saludos

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  16. SummersetJune 12, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Arlene-- Very inspirational! Beautiful composition, color and construction. You are one of my favorite felting bloggers I love to visit to see what you have been up to!

    Terri

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