After almost a week, I was finally ready today to take the washers and nuts off my fabric and wash it off to see the rusting patterns. I love the colour of the rust and can't wait to get out my gold beads to embellish it.
Even the reverse of the rusted fabric is enough different that it gives you two valid choices as to which pattern you prefer.
The first two photos are of the bottom piece of fabric that was under the nuts, etc. and the second two photos are both sides of the piece of fabric that was laying on top. This one is a bit more subtle.
I can definitely see possibilities here and think it will be a lot of fun to work with this fabric. I predict that, much to my family's dismay, there will be many more of "Mom's science experiments" taking up residence on the kitchen counter for weeks at a time.
Thank you to everyone who gave me advice and hints on this project. I have learned that adding a tablespoon of bleach to the water/vinegar mix will speed up the rusting process although it will result in weaker fabric, which may or may not be an issue depending on what you have planned for it. I also learned that using metal bits that already have a bit of rust will speed up the process a lot, instead of using shiny new ones like I did. Most interesting I think was the idea of using steel wool since it will rust so quickly.
So, this is what it turned out like. One piece I will save as a sample for future classes and one I get to play with now. The next unveiling will be once it is beaded.
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