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Post by koffipot on Mar 31, 2012 18:05:32 GMT
I've been so busy doing other things lately - not least sorting out the garden. My mind is now back into fibre mode and I've just had a first attempt at shibori dyeing. This is "Arashi" and I have some ideas floating around in my head to use it as a trim on another project. I didn't have the fabric wet enough for the dye to migrate through to the middle, and apparently you're meant to steam it and press out the creases, but I rather like the texture.  shibori arashi 006 by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/koffipot  shibori arashi 001 by koffipot, on Flickr/]koffipot[/url], on Flickr  shibori arashi 002 by koffipot, on Flickr |
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Post by Shepherdess on Mar 31, 2012 22:41:13 GMT
It turned out great. You could nuno felt the middle. Can you explain what you did. I can never remember the japanese names for the different types. It is very hard not to get the self resisting in the middle. I haven't tried wrapping it wet I have always done it dry but not overlapping layers. isn't it fun to do.
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Post by MTRuth on Mar 31, 2012 23:01:47 GMT
Some people purposely leave in the creases. It turned out great. What did you wrap around?
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Post by lyn on Apr 1, 2012 0:28:32 GMT
I like the creases! Why would anyone want to iron them out?
It's lovely.
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Post by zed on Apr 1, 2012 8:19:40 GMT
It's really nice  |
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Post by jufergu on Apr 2, 2012 13:55:40 GMT
I just saw an episode on Quilting Arts on using a black fabric and a discharge powder. That was interesting too. But nothing beats the look of dyeing silk.
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Post by koffipot on Apr 28, 2012 18:28:08 GMT
Haven't been her for a while. Big decorating project - almost done. This method is called 'Arashi' which means storm - it looks like you've been caught in a diagonal rainstorm. 1. I dyed some silk satin a very pale grey. (Eurolana dyes used thoughout) 2. Folded the fabric into 4 and pressed in the folds. 3. I dampened the fabric with water and a dash of vinegar, however I didn't get it wet enough to carry the dye throught to the middle.  4. Rolled the fabric diagonally round a tube - a piece of plastic pipe is ideal. 5. Tied on some string and wrapped the string round and round the fabric, at the same time pushing the wrapped fabric down to one end of the tube. 6. It's very squashed down to the end now. 7. I used a paint brush to apply the dyes to the scrunched up silk, 8. Pop it into a large pot of boiling water with some vinegar and let it simmer for about 45 mins. 9. Rinse, unroll and see what you've got! Obviously simmering time may vary depending on the type of dye. It's fun and not difficult. I mean to try some 'Nui', which involves stitching the design into the fabric. Look forward to seeing yours. |
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Post by karen on May 4, 2012 5:35:38 GMT
It looks gorgeous Judith |
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