Buster gets Window Treatments!
For those of you who have been following me for awhile, you know that my husband and I purchased a 2001 deisel shuttle bus (which we named Buster) last year to convert into a camper with space to haul art … Continued
Preparing a small Indigo Dye Vat Tutorial
Indigo is extracted from the leaves of the indigofera tinctoria plant and is one of the few naturally occurring blue dyes. It is commonly used in India, but we are also familiar with its use dying the ever popular blue … Continued
Natural Dyes
I have long used commercial chemical dyes and have been happy with the results. I first became interested in natural dying for the simple reason that I am really drawn to the rich and unusual colors that can be … Continued
Little Book of Colors Workshop
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Use naturally dyed papers and fabrics to make a beautiful little book of colors. Some of the techniques include: simple hand stitching, using soy and beeswax, and incorporating items from nature.
Eco Dye Workshop
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Learn the basics of using natural dyes on papers and fabrics. We will also make dye bundles to take home and use.
Eco Dye Workshop and a Rusting Tutorial
Last weekend I held an Eco Dye workshop where we learned about natural dyes; where to find them, how to make them, and all kinds of different ways that they can be used… even making ink! We made bundles full … Continued
The Unwrapping
I recently shared with you these fun little bundles to give you a quick and easy way to try out natural dying. They come tied up shibori style, in their own little pint size mason jar with instructions on how to … Continued
Natural Dye Color Sample Book
The first project that I made with my naturally dyed materials was a little sampler book full of the beautiful colors and the plants that they came from. That way I can remember the colors that I will get with … Continued
Natural Dye Easy Bundle
I have been doing lots of research and experimenting with natural dyes lately. I am intrigued by the ingredients, the process, and the results that will then be incorporated into my artwork. I love not only the colors, but the … Continued