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As I experiment with dyes, fabrics, fibers and yarns, I will be adding photos and descriptions. Most of my 'practice' shows up as product - and it's a bit easier for me to blog about something new, so check here for the latest. |
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Scarf |
Merino Top |
Cashmere Stole
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In March and April 2010 I experimented with fiber reactive dyes. |
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These Habotai Silk Scarves worked well for sampling. The first group of photos shows some of my results based on techniques described in a book by Mandy Southan: Shibori Designs and Techniques. |
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Board clamped |
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The next group are tray dyed - a technique described in the book by Leslie Morgan and Clair Benn: Tray Dyeing - Exploring Colour, Texture & Special Effects |
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Tray Dyed Silk Scarve |
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My goal is to use similar techniques dyeing my own handwoven fabrics, and the next photo shows the first 'test' fabric, a lightweight cotton - pleated and tray dyed. |
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The results are interesting!
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| Now I need to weave more fabric to dye. | ||
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