Driving home from shopping, I noticed a large clump of wild cranesbill (Geranium dissectum) growing on the side of the road. This is an invasive species where I live, so I didn't mind pulling it up to try printing with it. I used a two fold-4 page card of 140# watercolor paper, and soaked the paper in water/vinegar mixture. I decided to place the Geranium leaves in a container of washing soda/water that I had left over from mordanting some papers. I created a stack between two ceramic tiles and steamed the stack in the pressure cookeer on a rack above the water for 10 minutes. The single page of leaves had no washing soda. The double page print had washing soda and produced 3 colors. Less color without the washing soda.
The second print was on a white cotton handkerchief with crocheted edging and soaked in vinegar/water.. I used cranesbill leaves without soaking the leaves, and added two fine steel wires. Not as much color, but reaction of leaves to iron made nice edges and a hint of purple/black.
I am interested in attending one of your workshops. do you have a schedule of events?
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