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by Karin Persan
Nil / Neel (Bengal / India)Xiquilite (Mayan blue, Central and South America)Ai (Japan)Aro (West Africa)Nila (Malaysia) Indigo works like no other n...
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by Karin Persan
I'm posting a clip (below) from my new virtual Dyeing with Nature Workshop! It took many many, hours and hours, and is full of so much information!...
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by Karin Persan
I've been shibori stitching small squares of scrap linen pieces as habit/meditation/boredom.
My 35 gallon indigo vat is a iron reduction style....
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by Karin Persan
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by Karin Persan
Snow dyeing is a fun way to spend a snow day! It can also be done with ice cubes, but I don't like to waste the cubes, and would rather take advant...
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by Karin Persan
The more I became aware of the waste and hazard on the environment that fabric production causes, the more I wanted control how I work on my own li...
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by Karin Persan
All over the world plants that contain magical indigo grow. There are 3 main varieties that have proven to make the best (maybe 4 if you count woa...
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by Karin Persan
Weirdly I've never posted my full screenprinting yardage process. I post a ton of my step by step on Instagram in my stories when I have a fresh 10...
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by Karin Persan
This week is just a process post. I'm hoping that my process with this new block I made can be helpful for you. It will also link to my newest and ...
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by Karin Persan
Previously I wrote about removing color in fabric with bleach and why you shouldn't. Now here's a little helpful post using color remover in a saf...
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by Karin Persan
I love using materials that may be considered "useless" or even "garbage" to create works. Rusted objects are a perfect example of that!
Iron sul...
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by Karin Persan
Achieving the desired grey and more elusive black can be tricky. It really has nothing to do with your wants, and everything to do with your mater...
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