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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
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
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
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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by Karin Persan
I had coined the phrase "anti dye" to name the process I use to creating my sweatshirts and Ts, but the process is also referred to as color remov...
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by Karin Persan
Proper and comfortable dipping technique is crucial when you are dyeing in indigo. The idea is to get the most complete pattern, even coloring, a...
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by Karin Persan
Preparing Fabrics for Natural Dyeing
SCOUR Meaning simply washing, but over a low heat to properly remove any oils and residue.
Soda Ash + Synthrap...
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by Karin Persan
Nui Shibori (Stitching Dye Resist) Video How To
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by Karin Persan
My buddies at Rocks and Salt grabbed a sack full of black walnuts while they were doing an event in Pennsylvania. Quit a good haul! If you ever h...
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by Karin Persan
Here’s a quick lovely resist dye pattern that happens to be one of my favorites!
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