Sunday, July 12, 2009

Learning to Dye Silk and Cotton


It seems like I am in constant pursuit of just the right color of silk and cotton fabric for my nuno felt pieces.  So, it was just a matter of time before I finally learned some easy ways to dye my own cloth, just the way I need and want it to be. Karen Dietz, a student of mine taught an intro to dying class this past week and I've been off and running ever since.  For practice I am dying and painting white flour sack cotton dish towels, and cotton napkins.  I'm excited, both with the fun pieces I am making and how much I am learning. 






10 comments:

martine frampton said...

Wow, these are just lovely.
thanks for sharing
Martine

Marcia DeCoster said...

Theres no stopping you know!

Shalana, the funky felter said...

really pretty dyed cloths! Dyeing is just so much fun :)

linda stokes said...

Looks like you're having fun here Arlene!
Great results too.
Thanks for your comment on my work.

Liz said...

Wow. I'm in awe - everything looks amazing.

Beverly Ash Gilbert said...

Oh how fun! I can tell that your whole backyard will become a colorful, waving field of silk.

Cash en Els said...

beautiful dyings ;-)) i like them very much!!

Greatings from Holland, Els

Cat said...

You learn fast! These are beautiful!

Joni said...

Simply stunning!

amysfunkyfibers said...

Beautiful!

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