This is a blog post on Natural printing on fabric using the ‘dirty pot’ method. I have not long ago tried the ‘dirty pot’ method. As many would know by now my work and blog are moving more toward textile design which is my main passion. So I have been on social media notably Instagram …
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This is a blog post on fabric printing with red vein sorrel. Fabric printing is also known as bundle printing. Red vein sorrel is a perennial edible green. It grows like weeds come May time. Once established it needs to care at all. Therefore it is a good excuse to cut down this green and …
This is a blog post on fabric printing with eucalyptus. Eucalyptus is a fantastic plant for eco or natural printing. It leaves both sides to yield color when printing. On protein fibers like wool and silk, it can give red to orangey red when printed. When I mean printed it simply means printing using bundle …
This is a blog post on using iron as mordant in natural printing. Iron available most as commonly ferrous sulphate. It is a mordant as it react with tannins that occurs naturally in dye plants and flowers. As a result it produces a print when it comes in contact with moisture and heat. Iron occurs …
This is a blog post on natural printing on silk fabric. This blog post will go into where to buy silk fabric if you base in the UK. The links on how to do natural printing on silk fabric. Then finally the factors to consider if one is keen to pursue natural printing using silk …
This is a blog post on natural printing with horse chestnut. Horse chestnuts commonly known as conkers are easily seen in parks in the UK and elsewhere. I use the leaves for natural printing as it is easily available starting from spring right to autumn. One doesn’t have to pluck the leaves and flowers of …
This is a blog post on fabric printing with St John’s wort. St John’s wort is a perennial plant/ weed that grows easily in Mediterranean and temperate climates. Another name for this plant is Hypericum Perforatum. The flowers in particular from this plant produces an amazing variety of colors. The leaves also do produce a …
