Layered Chromics
The layered combination of the chromic inks is build up in 3 layers. First is a thermochromic magenta + blue pigment layer. Second is black thermochromic layer with a pattern. Third is all hydrochromic layer.
1st layer thermochromic magenta + blue pigment:
2nd layer black thermochromic layer with a pattern:3rd layer is only hydrochromic.
Red and black is activated with cold water. Blue activated with hot water:
Each layer must be fixed with heat by ironing the dry sample with 130 C for 3 minutes each.
References/Inspirations:
2013 "Thermochromic Origami" by Isabel Cabral & A. P. Souto: http://etextile-summercamp.org/swatch-exchange/thermochromic-origami/
2014 Water Connector by Marta Kisand, Barbro Scholz and Esther Stühme http://etextile-summercamp.org/swatch-exchange/water-connector/
2014 "Changing Patterns" by Aniela Hoitink / NEFFA http://etextile-summercamp.org/swatch-exchange/changing-patterns/
2016 "Metamerism" by Celine Marcq http://etextile-summercamp.org/swatch-exchange/metamerism/
Materials:
Magenta Thermochromic Ink (27 C) http://www.zenit-konst.seBlack Thermochromic Ink (27 C) http://www.zenit-konst.se
Hydrochromic Ink https://www.sfxc.co.uk
Aquaplast binder https://www.siebdruck-versand.de
Aquaplast blue pigment https://www.siebdruck-versand.de
Screen printing screen (61 T) https://www.siebdruck-versand.de
100% cotton textile
Techniques:
Sample pattern design
Screen printing
Here is a good tutorial (not mine) for screen making, pattern application and screen printing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIHOSzbNT8Q&t=29s
Heat fixing of the print on textile: 130 C for 3 minutes, each layer.
Dimensions:
8 cm diameter circle sample
Photo:
Red and black is activated with cold water. Blue activated with hot water:
Patterns, Templates:
Layer order plan:
Pigment mixing:
