utter concentration
embraced
making the object takes time
not how many hours it takes
Sunday, October 13, 2019
the aesthetic of craftsmanship
utter concentration
embraced
making the object takes time
not how many hours it takes
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I've been working with natural dyes for the last 5 weeks - using tannnin from the wild sumac, both berries and leaves as a pre soak for cellulose fibres like the linen table cloths I like to use, also rayon and cotton fabrics. Then I use an alum mordant on those same cloths (with heat)...both have to air dry and be rinsed before going into the dye brew. The dye brew also takes a couple of days as I bring the leaves etc to just near boiling and simmer for an hour and then allow to cool down slowly - repeating this twice. The prepared fabrics are placed into the dye (strained of all plant matter) and then they are brought to simmering point for an hour and allowed to cool down naturally - two times. It takes days to do these fabrics, but they give me a beautiful palette. I don't pre-mordant silk or wool . I add iron water to the dyes to make the grey and black colours. xo
This is a WONDER Full post.
So very true. Beautiful palette.
thank you for sharing your experience and expertise.
Nothing better than clothes line photos and your beautiful words to accompany them.
thank you for commenting dear heart. I am still at it - Ned made me some alkaline water for modifying some of the colours already achieved. xo
from the wood stove ashes
This is such a great lesson on natural dyes, I really loved reading about this and seeing the magic. I really appreciate you sharing you process, techniques and knowledge. It’s truly my inspiration
I also love the great colors you have achieved
thanks dear Tina xo
Thank you as always Judy, your words and images, your sense of beauty and commitment to creativity and nature are the greatest gift. I love your colours and approach, so, very, much!!!!!
❤️ 💕 I love to look at this post, the colours are heavenly. Thank you, again.....
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