Introductory notes: The search for hidden colours, forms and textures is for me the lure of eco dyeing and eco printing, and a form of art. Eco dyeing and eco printing are essentially direct contac…
When doing natural dyeing or eco-printing on plant-based fibres such as cotton, you need to prepare the fabric with something to help the plant dyes adhere. This could be mordants such as metals an…
Are you interested in exploring natural plant dyes and the eco-print technique? Or perhaps you are already a seasoned eco-printer but would like to learn more about dyeing on paper? This ebook provides an in-depth guide to each step of the process. There are illustrated pages about different categories of leaves, with specific plant names to help you choose good leaves to eco-print with right away. You will learn about different paper types and the options of preparing them with metal and soy mordants, or adding iron and dye blankets on top. It also covers different options for bundling and cooking, some pointers for improving pale prints, and suggestions for how to use your beautiful eco-printed paper. At the end is a recipe section with step by step instructions for 4 special projects, including discharge printing. This ebook is a beautifully illustrated, 84 page PDF document that is available for download immediately after purchasing.
Learn about Eco Printing on Paper in this step by step tutorial. Discover how to create unique eco dyed papers using leaves and flowers
Love Sumac! When you want reliable results with minimal use of additives, Eco printing with sumac gives great results...
In this blog I want to show you the results of different mordants with different leaves.
Eco printing has so many questions since it is such an interesting art form. I'll share my Eco Printing Tips & tricks with you from my many experimentations
Eco printing is magical, especially on protein fibres like wool. It takes colour and design well but there are few things to kepp in mind
Eco-printing on paper is a fun and easy way to introduce children to the wonders of natural dyeing or to get started with it yourself. Here’s a tutorial for one particular method, using autumn leav…
How to make your first Eco Print a success!
This is Part Two of my “Iris Post”. FYI, when I explore a new (to me) plant for dye potential, I sometimes enjoy a little play at Kinder Chemistry. Three jars are set up for solar soaki…
Eco-Printing With Rust & Vinegar: Eco-printing is a method of bundling leaves and other plants in fabric, and steaming the bundle(s) to print their natural pigments onto the fabric. You can buy kits and special chemicals to do this, but you can also try it out with household materi…
Hey creative mamas! Have you ever thought that it was possible to get your kids right into nature through a fun crafty activity? Eco print with natural dyes will do just that. It's totally safe,
Learn how to create a beautiful custom design on silk, or cotton fabric, with this amazing eco printing technique.
I am delighted to announce the release of my new ecourse, Living Colour, which explores different techniques of eco-printing on cotton. It’s my way of lovingly guiding you through the process…
all the abbreviations you should know when you are dyeing or printing with natural
Super easy way to start eco printing with paper. See amazing results without hardly any expenditure. Step by step tutorial
So many options; dyes and methods. This switching of the blanket roles gives great details and interesting designs. Carrier Blankets in Eco printing - great
Tying your bundles tight to Eco Print can be difficult. See my Bundling tips for Eco Printing and save your fingers. Easy and fast!
Use leaves and foliage to print on fabric using iron mordant and basic eco printing cotton method, full detailed instructions with pictures
Eco Printing on paper for beginners. Step by step tutorial on how to make your own bundles of papers using leaves and flowers. FREE Checklist
