Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Shibori moments ......

As I said last week,  I am participating in a shibori workshop with the lovely Glennis Dolce....it is such FUN!
Last Sunday I met up with my fellow classmate Nat to do a few class projects.  I know I'm starting from the wrong end...but couldnt resist showing you my shibori pieces drying on the line.  They look like prayer flags I thought,  so I've decided I will use a few of my class samples to make myself a set of shibori prayer flags to remember this workshop.

Shibori samples drying on the clothes line.
Getting organised.....we made up our dye bottles,  had our instructions/recipes at the ready and collected a myriad of shapes to use for our shibori dyeing.  Then the fun began.




Here we have our little dye baths with our fabrics all folded, clamped and soaking.  It's so exciting...you just dont know what to expect.



And these are some of the results...very colourful and I was very happy with some of the designs we achieved using mosaic tile,  cut up CD's etc. (some may need a little overydying next time the dyes are out,  I'm not sure if I can work with the turquoise....but you never know!). 
The top piece is one that Nat had eco dyed (using either gum leaves or bark...sorry cant exactly remember which),  but they had not coloured very well.  Thus we thought we'd do a bit of over dying and see what happened.  This was the result of being dyed in a leaf green dye bath...very happy with the results and the different colour. 




Nat and I plan to get together again in a couple of weeks and do more dyeing,  its so much fun doing the class with a friend....nutting through things together,  sharing ideas and bit and pieces of fabric etc.

EACH DAY IS A SUCCULENT NEW BEGINNING

BE STILL AND LET THE BEAUTY COME.


- SARK - 

Not long now until the weekend.....

Jacky xox
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35 comments:

  1. deanna7treesMarch 15, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    you got beautiful results. i think i'm going to try the colorhue dyes with some linen as well. i have lots of 'silky' fabrics but i have a feeling most of them are polyester.

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  2. debMarch 15, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Jacky, your dyeing experiments are fabulous. I love your idea of prayer flags! Turquoise is good. Deb xx

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  3. gerfilesMarch 15, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Very pretty, that last one with the grid - it just takes a bit of a failure first sometimes (or should I say: often...;)

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  4. RachelMarch 15, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    ooh, that looks like fun!

    Something else on the list of Things I Must Have A Go At!

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  5. A bird in the handMarch 15, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Well done, Jacky!
    These are wonderful. xox

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  6. judeMarch 15, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    came here to see because you pics weren't posted yet in class. love the squares on the bottom!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Looks like you had fun and it is always so much better doing a class/activity with a friend. Good results - I especially like the grid in the last pic.

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  8. Peggy BeckMarch 15, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    These are beautiful pieces Jacky and it looks like so much fun to see the majic happen.

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  9. Nat PalaskasMarch 15, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Jacky, fabulous results. Love them all. Aren't those sauce bottles cute! You must be read my mine. I have cut some of mine piece into prayer flags too. Let's us pray for Japan - Hugs Nat

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  10. Catherine V. BainbridgeMarch 15, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Jacki,
    WOW! Clever you! These experiments have all turned out so well. I really like the ones in the bottom image, especially the squares. Those would be so exciting to stitch on! Well done.
    Hugs
    Catherine

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  11. Camilla La MerMarch 15, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Hi Jacky!

    I have only recently returned to my blogsite after a whirlwind year of loss and recovery. It is so much fun to witness your fabulous dying experience! I want to learn how to do this too!

    Glad to see you are creating and thriving!

    xoxo
    Camilla

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  12. Jen xoMarch 16, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    oh these are beautiful Jacky you will have lots of fun using these too...i love the natural dyes form the bark too...

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  13. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    what fun,
    it must be like a xmas present

    when dying, not sure what the outcome will be.

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  14. My Owl BarnMarch 16, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    I found your blog through your sister's. I love these colorful pieces. Tie and dye is fun!

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  15. Joe MadlMarch 16, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    what fun! i'm so glad y'all are enjoying the class so much! and how lucky you and nat are to be near enough to play together!

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  16. Penny BerensMarch 16, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Lovely, lovely sight of new dyes drying on the wind! My you are having fun.

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  17. Caterina GiglioMarch 16, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    how colorful and fun!!

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  18. HermMarch 16, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    beautiful results on the dyeing, wish i live closer to you and Nat so we can play together, i have taken arashi shibori before so i know how much fun it is!!!

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  19. juliaDMarch 16, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Absolutely yummy!!!!!!...great work..cant wait to see them used, esp like the prayer flag idea, as have been meaning to do one myself for ages....xxx..julia

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  20. Mary Stanley March 16, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Your shibori pieces are fantastic!
    Love them all...and the prayer flags are so beautiful flying in the wind!

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  21. Gaye ToddMarch 16, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Such fun.... I want to come and have a play day with you guys!!

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  22. JuliaMarch 17, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Oh Jacky these are wonderful! I love the photograph of them all blowing in the breeze on the line!

    Sending love,
    Julia x

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  23. By the BluegrassMarch 17, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    love these! And, I would love to see what you do with them.

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  24. martha brownMarch 18, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Oh, fun! I can't wait until I can get back outside and do some dying! (spring is almost here -- but still another 2 months until I can really work outside ;(

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  25. Robin OlsenMarch 18, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    What is it about little bits of fabric blowing in the wind that is so appealing? These are all beautiful and look like a lot of fun.

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  26. EmmaMarch 18, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    More beautiful fabrics & I love the altered book below.

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  27. Mary KeaslerMarch 19, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Oh my, those are so so lovely. I am itching to do some of the same. Just as soon as the weather is warm enough. Great job.

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  28. KarenMarch 20, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    great rersults jacky. I've never been a fan of dying my own fabric..I have a thing about getting my hands dirty, seriosly....when I had to dye as part of my studies I was very unhappy!!

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  29. dedicated exchange server hostingMarch 21, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Wonderful work dear! Loved every bit of it!

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  30. Sujata ShahMarch 21, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    This looks like so much fun! Reminds me of India and all the tie dye I was used to growing up. Have fun with your beautiful fabrics!

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  31. Hoola TallulahMarch 22, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    WOW, I want to play! Those colours are amazing, especially the purple, aqua and hot pink, mmmmmm

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  32. lynda HowellsMarch 23, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    love what you have createdx it is great when we can just PLAY isn't it? Hax lynda

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  33. Lucky Dip LisaMarch 23, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    You got some fab results and it looks like fun!

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  34. Gaby Bee March 24, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Your dyeing experiments look fabulous, Jacky! Can't wait to see what you do with them.

    Cheers,
    Gaby

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  35. tMarch 28, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    they look wonderful jacky. what a great workshop.


    xt

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