There's still hope for period coloring

[madbaker]

Out of curiosity, I looked up the Scotch Broom plant -- it turns out that what's found in CA is the original European plant, not a relation as I originally thought. It's classified as a non-native invasive weed. Just like woad.

The wife had the idea of trying tempera paint on the mask. This would use the same pigments we tried earlier, but the added yellow of the yolk should brighten them up. Plus, it's incredibly period and stable.

What I'm reading: Trudi Canavan, Voice of the Gods

Comments

[ptigris.livejournal.com]

I couldatoldya the Scoth Broom was non-native... evil invasive species... that and Vinka spoil the Santa Cruz mountains. Ick.

*nightmares from weekend-long de-weeding sessions in the mountains*

[naadhira.livejournal.com]

And English Ivy... don't forget the evil English Ivy. Oh, and Himalaya Blackberry...

If you want scotch broom, let me know what part of the plant you need. I've got about another acre of 7' tall plants to clear this spring before it goes to seed. It's just going into the burn pile otherwise.