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.
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| Shibori samples drying on the clothes line. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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!). |
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| 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:
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.
Jacky, your dyeing experiments are fabulous. I love your idea of prayer flags! Turquoise is good. Deb xx
Very pretty, that last one with the grid - it just takes a bit of a failure first sometimes (or should I say: often...;)
ooh, that looks like fun!
Something else on the list of Things I Must Have A Go At!
Well done, Jacky!
These are wonderful. xox
came here to see because you pics weren't posted yet in class. love the squares on the bottom!
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.
These are beautiful pieces Jacky and it looks like so much fun to see the majic happen.
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
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
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
oh these are beautiful Jacky you will have lots of fun using these too...i love the natural dyes form the bark too...
what fun,
it must be like a xmas present
when dying, not sure what the outcome will be.
I found your blog through your sister's. I love these colorful pieces. Tie and dye is fun!
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!
Lovely, lovely sight of new dyes drying on the wind! My you are having fun.
how colorful and fun!!
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!!!
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
Your shibori pieces are fantastic!
Love them all...and the prayer flags are so beautiful flying in the wind!
Such fun.... I want to come and have a play day with you guys!!
Oh Jacky these are wonderful! I love the photograph of them all blowing in the breeze on the line!
Sending love,
Julia x
love these! And, I would love to see what you do with them.
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 ;(
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.
More beautiful fabrics & I love the altered book below.
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.
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!!
Wonderful work dear! Loved every bit of it!
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!
WOW, I want to play! Those colours are amazing, especially the purple, aqua and hot pink, mmmmmm
love what you have createdx it is great when we can just PLAY isn't it? Hax lynda
You got some fab results and it looks like fun!
Your dyeing experiments look fabulous, Jacky! Can't wait to see what you do with them.
Cheers,
Gaby
they look wonderful jacky. what a great workshop.
xt
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