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Sun-Printed Shamrock “Galaxy” Fabric

What can you do with these little shamrocks?

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Well, let me tell you!

As I mentioned yesterday, I made a stencil…

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…and I was about to throw away all of the cut-out shamrocks when I had an idea: Why not use them to sun print some fabric?!

And so I did!

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To me, the colors I chose and the way I laid out the shamrocks ended up making this piece of fabric take on a quasi-galaxy-like appearance.  It isn't until you take a closer look that you really see the shamrocks:

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I love how some of them are crisp and others are faded into the fabric.  I also love that I found a way to use something I would normally discard!  I wonder what this fabric will become?  Only time will tell!

Thanks for stopping by!  You can learn to sun print here.  

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

28 thoughts on “Sun-Printed Shamrock “Galaxy” Fabric

  • This would have made an interesting silk scarf. Although a totally different project process. This idea today is so fun!

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  • This would have made an interesting silk scarf. Although a totally different project process. This idea today is so fun!

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  • This would have made an interesting silk scarf. Although a totally different project process. This idea today is so fun!

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  • This would have made an interesting silk scarf. Although a totally different project process. This idea today is so fun!

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  • This would have made an interesting silk scarf. Although a totally different project process. This idea today is so fun!

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  • This would have made an interesting silk scarf. Although a totally different project process. This idea today is so fun!

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  • This would have made an interesting silk scarf. Although a totally different project process. This idea today is so fun!

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