These pieces were dyed by using diluted ammonia and a piece of copper pipe. Look at the fabulous blue gray colors! The doily is cotton, the ribbon strip is silk noil and the little flowerette I made is silk organza.
Results from immersion dyeing in eucalyptus bath. A very pretty dusty pink.
Silk charmeuse and silk organza were wrapped around an iron pipe with string to get the shibori effect. Organza doesn't take dye as well and because it's stiff it doesn't conform to the pipe so I got a polka dot effect. I spritzed the pieces with vinegar which aids in helping the iron rust and the rust adheres to the fabric. It's just like magic!
Beautiful results, Lorri! What's also nice is that all of these dye ingredients are so available.
ReplyDeleteglad you are enjoying it. beautiful results. happy dyeing. lyndax
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are having fun.
ReplyDeleteWOW! These pieces are amazing Lorri! And I'm with Patty - it's wonderful that one can use just a few simple items around the home to create such beautiful effects with fabric.
ReplyDeleteI will look up the book by India Flint and see if I can try out these hand dye techniques this summer!
Such lovely, subtle colors!
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ReplyDeletei miss you and wish that i could be out there with you playing in your studio, going to big sur, sitting and drinking tea. soon, i hope!!! xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat to find you again! These are amazing! What a fabulous idea: eco dyeing!
ReplyDeleteI've got to try that copper and ammonia. The color is beautiful
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