Natural Dyes on Salt Spring - Day 2
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| The tables in Janes weaving studio are covered with the mordanted samples. |
We are sharing some of the highlights of our Natural Dye workshop which was held in conjunction with Jane Stafford Textiles. On the first day the students patiently completed a schedule of mordants. On the second day - the colour begins.
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| Dyeing with cochineal - one of the richest colours. |
Students work in groups to complete a large number of colour samples. It is an intense day with many pots and even more squares of fabric, and skeins of yarn. Recipes are not complicated but the possibility of a mix-up is ever present.
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| Checking dyeing for colour and even coverage. |
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| Colour samples ... |
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| More samples ... |
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| And still more samples ... |
7 comments
I love the colours , they all look great in any combinations.
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ReplyDeleteI have been looking for a way to use our "Georgia Red Clay"...thanks...
ReplyDeleteHave you died anything from the pretty Georgia clay?
DeleteHow did you do the yellow ones?
ReplyDeleteYou can get the yellow from curcuma or curry
DeleteYou can also get amazing yellows
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