Mary Felder Art - Art Quilts, Mixed Media Collages, Photographs

I am part of a small group that meets each month to try new fiber art techniques.  We made silk screens and used them to create a piece that was 8.5 by 11 inches.  I use an old Thermofax machine to prepare my screens.  I screened circles onto a piece of my hand dyed linen.  I then used metallic thread and green thread to emphasize some of the circles.  I began with flower circles but changed them for buttons.   The various sizes and shapes of the buttons represent diversity.  They are connected by the circles. We are all connected in some way.  I love the quote by Chief Seattle that says we are all bound together - that all things connect. This is the beginning of "Connections".  The circles have been screened  on and embroidered by hand and machine. "Connections" with flower embellishment.   I took these off and added buttons. "Connections"

Thermofax Screen Services I was fortunate to receive a grant from the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation that allowed me to aquire a Thermofax Imaging Machine. I can prepare screens for printing. I can make screens from your black and white designs. I also conduct workshops teaching you to create your own. Thermofax screens allow you to add a visual dimension to your work with paint, inks and dyes. Fees for thermofax services: Size 8" X 10" screen................$10 Size 4" X 5" screen.................$5 Instruction in screen preparation........$20