How to Mordant Cotton Fabric with Aluminum Acetate for light and wash-fast colors in Eco Printing and Natural Dyeing
In several previous blogs you have been able to see and read more about the different results in natural dyes when using different mordants.In this blog I want to show you the results in reference to eco printing. The natural juices and tannins present in the leaves leave different prints on fabric and paper when using different mordants. Looking deeper into this will also help understand the effect the mordants have visually on our natural dyes.First; we will look at the way leaves are built.Le
Eco Printing or Eco Dyeing on Fabric. How to make Eco Prints with leaves on silk chiffon and cotton fabric with an iron modifier.
Find out which are the best plants for eco printing. FREE printable list of 30 leaves and flowers for eco printing.
Eco Printing or Eco Dyeing on Fabric. How to make Eco Prints with leaves on silk chiffon and cotton fabric with an iron modifier.
Eco Printing or Eco Dyeing on Fabric. How to make Eco Prints with leaves on silk chiffon and cotton fabric with an iron modifier.
Eco-printing is a magical process in which pigment (colour) is extracted from botanicals using a variety of natural dye extraction and processing methods. The result is an assortment of botanical s…
DIY Iron Mordant Recipe for Natural Dyeing and Eco Printing. Learn how to make an Iron and Copper Mordant for Plant Dyeing and Eco Dyeing.
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,
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…
Innovative creativity from PaperArtsy. Paint, stencils, and techniques galore for any mixed media enthusiast to enjoy.
[responsivevoice_button] Way back in 2016, when I had just begun selling clothes under the label Gumnut Magic, I had a lot of interest from other natural dyers about my eco-print technique. Back th…
I’ve just released my new ebook all about eco-printing so I thought this might be a good time to write a quick post about the leaf that started it all for me, eucalyptus! I first learned about eco-printing in my natural dyes and weaving class in college over ten years ago. I saw an example of eucalyptus leaves printed on silk and I was shocked to see they printed a beautiful orange. It took me many years and lots of twists and turns before I finally got a chance to try the method myself and when
In this blog I want to show you the results of different mordants with different leaves.
I’ve just released my new ebook all about eco-printing so I thought this might be a good time to write a quick post about the leaf that started it all for me, eucalyptus! I first learned about eco-printing in my natural dyes and weaving class in college over ten years ago. I saw an example of eucalyptus leaves printed on silk and I was shocked to see they printed a beautiful orange. It took me many years and lots of twists and turns before I finally got a chance to try the method myself and when
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
How to Eco print on fabric using flower pounding - Hapazome technique. Step by step tutorial super easy to follow.
Love Sumac! When you want reliable results with minimal use of additives, Eco printing with sumac gives great results...
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,
How to make your first Eco Print a success!
Use leaves and foliage to print on fabric using iron mordant and basic eco printing cotton method, full detailed instructions with pictures
Learn about Eco Printing on Paper in this step by step tutorial. Discover how to create unique eco dyed papers using leaves and flowers
If it wasn't amazing enough to get Eco prints from Nature; see how much magic happens when you combine them; Indigo & Eco Printing Magic
Get stunning results with the simple technique of sun printing on fabric also knows as Cyanotype. Upgrade your fabrics with leafy patterns!
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…
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…
Using the amazing shapes found in nature and a new way of eco printing, capture intricate details. Resist Method of Eco Printing allows many possibilities
See how various different Eco Printing methods affect the outcome. Understand what creates the mysterious results.
Eco Printing Tips. 9 things I have I learned about eco printing that will help you make stunning prints even if you are complete beginner!
Eco Printing Tips. 9 things I have I learned about eco printing that will help you make stunning prints even if you are complete beginner!
Why stop at one print if you can get much more interest by printing again!? Amazing reactions create unique details with this multiple Eco Print Effects.
Natural Dyeing Tutorial. Learn how to use red cabbage to obtain beautiful purples, greens and blues with organic cotton yarn.
See how various different Eco Printing methods affect the outcome. Understand what creates the mysterious results.
Try this fun tutorial that shows you how to experiment with eco printing on paper giving you beautiful results from nature.
Printing with leaves can be done in many different ways. Each variation of the process results in a difference in print. In this post I am showing my samples and talking about what I learned in the process. Mordanting the fabric, soaking the leaves, steaming, using iron blanket or iron water — see my clearest prints.
Learn how to print fabric with flowers. This kid-friendly craft project can be done using supplies you may already have!
Eco printing is the process of transferring color directly from a flower or plant to a piece of cloth. It's a simple and fun natural dye technique that gives truly stunning results. In this post, I will show you how to eco print with flowers.
We are obsessed with dyeing fabrics. Today we are delighted to partner with method in their #fearnomess campaign with a DIY Natural Fabric Dye tutorial.
Eco Printing or Eco Dyeing on Fabric. How to make Eco Prints with leaves on silk chiffon and cotton fabric with an iron modifier.
