New logo for PuddleDay Press

Work in progress

I needed to sort out logo for product stickers.
I'm pleased with the look of my first design - plan to change them seasonally as the business develops.

A new set of prints under way.
"We're all going to the zoo........."

First production run - new footwear prints

Fabulous Feather Flip Flops

I just could not resist posting a photo of these straight away

Small Kids size - seriously cute!
All my feather preparation over the weekend was worth it. 

Coming soon!

I could not resist sharing these first items for my new collection

 

Really excited about the finish and quality of the flip flops.

They accept the dyes and irregular feathers beautifully.

 

Jigsaw puzzles have been used to experiment with backing papers.

Colours and textures of the feathers really zing off the gloss surface.

Interesting embossing in to the boards highlight the unique nature of each monoprint.

Going in to Production

Summer 2014 Collection

It's now time to get making.

My stock order of sublimation blanks arrive tomorrow.

I've been busy trying out print dyes and finishes but it's time to get on with putting 

my new business in to action. 

It only occurred to me this week that after almost 30 years I'm launching a new 'textile collection'!

3 hours in the studio today dyeing and shaping feathers felt a bit like the hours and hours and more hours I used to spend making and threading silk warps in my previous 'life' / pre teacher days manufacturing chine silks for period costumes.

Anyway lots of beautifully coloured North Berwick beach feathers ready to be mono printed on to - 

.....wait and see.

PuddleDay Press launch - May 2014

Our Invitation to the Exhibition

We are looking forward to seeing all of you in July at 54 The gallery, Mayfair.

First sale by PuddleDay Press

From small acorns.....

I have made my first sale this week. My first set of finished coasters.
Each one a unique and individual hand pulled print!

I'm still working on my initial product range (so many ideas) but having sampled several products I now feel on track with my plan to launch PuddleDay Press in May.

It is just such a shame work & study continues to get in the way - this multi tasking lark is not all it is cut out to be. 
I really miss those long distant times when I could spend whole days or weeks in the studio making. Maybe I will get back in to my cocoon over Easter? 2 whole weeks in our beautiful Lania house high in the Troodos mountains.