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Mud Art

Mud Art. African Mud Dye. Bogolanfini (“Bo-ho- lahn -FEE-nee”), which translates as “mud cloth” is a long established tradition among the Bamana. Building with mud. Photograph of dried mud. Brett Weston . Dirt on a windshield. Scott Wade. Painting with mud pigments. Henry Neubig

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Mud Art

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  1. Mud Art

  2. African Mud Dye Bogolanfini (“Bo-ho-lahn-FEE-nee”), which translates as “mud cloth” is a long established tradition among the Bamana

  3. Building with mud

  4. Photograph of dried mud Brett Weston

  5. Dirt on a windshield Scott Wade

  6. Painting with mud pigments Henry Neubig clay, egg yolk and his secret ingredient-water."

  7. When you run out of chalk

  8. 2rd grade class project

  9. Fabric Prep. Soy Milk Binder • 1 cup soy beans • 2 cups warm water • Mix in blender till smooth. It should have a milky consistency. • Submerge prewashed cotton into the soy milk. • Mix till cotton is saturated. • Hang to dry. • Note do not us commercial soy milk it contains sugars that prevent it from being a good binder

  10. Mud Painting • Make Muddy tea • Boil dirt in water • Strain large chucks out with cheese cloth • Mix well before use • Let painting dry completely • Rinse well • Hang Dry • Heat set

  11. Possible painting or dying techniques Application • Brushes • Sticks • Spoons • Stencil • Stamp • Fingers • Tie Dye

  12. Earth Prints • Use natural fabric with soy milk binder • Wrap dirt, stones, Rusty nails, etc. • Bury in the soil and leave for 1 week to 6 months • Dig up • Rinse Well • Hang Dry • Heat Set

  13. Mix in science • Dig up dirt from different areas chart the different shades of paint it makes. • Identify what minerals in the soil make what colors • Bury cloth for different amounts of time. Predict and record difference.

  14. Other thoughts • Paint on sidewalks or walls • Make prints on paper • Connect to environmental art

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