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Post by Pandagirl on Oct 5, 2015 18:40:01 GMT
Lovely Jill!
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Oct 5, 2015 23:55:08 GMT
One thing I’ve learned about eco-printing is that results differ widely from person to person, depending on variables such as water, type of plants, mordants, method of cooking/steaming, length of time, etc. It’s always interesting to see how folks do the dyeing in various regions of the world, but ultimately, your results may not be the same (or even similar!)
Jill, sounds like you are on a roll with those scarves. Looking forward to seeing more!
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Post by koffipot on Oct 6, 2015 6:23:47 GMT
One thing I’ve learned about eco-printing is that results differ widely from person to person, depending on variables such as water, type of plants, mordants, method of cooking/steaming, length of time, etc. It’s always interesting to see how folks do the dyeing in various regions of the world, but ultimately, your results may not be the same (or even similar!) Jill, sounds like you are on a roll with those scarves. Looking forward to seeing more! You're right there Cathy. So many variables, but they do guarantee a truly unique piece. Alchemy and Serendipidy.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Oct 6, 2015 13:03:31 GMT
Absolutely, OOAK.
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Post by penguin on Oct 8, 2015 19:52:03 GMT
I just sliced them up, put them in a pan of water brought to the boil, Of course I was stupid as I should have used my knopper galls for the cotton; rhubarb is best for animal fibres. We live and learn. You can use knopper galls for something? Mordanting cotton? Please do tell me more! Galls are a special interest of mine from a a biology standpoint but I didn't know u could use them for anything except marble galls for ink!
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Post by carole aka craftywoman on Oct 15, 2015 7:21:44 GMT
I normally don't have anything to post in the monthly fibre section, but last night a group of felters - they were my students but now we felt together - so much more fun - tried out a new technqiue Here's my result so far, in actual fact it is finished, but now I'm thinking of extra felting I can add - then again!!!
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Post by Teri Berry on Oct 15, 2015 8:54:55 GMT
It looks great Carole, did you add something to the wool to make it sparkle? What were you thinking of adding / changing?
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Post by halay on Oct 15, 2015 9:45:09 GMT
Nice scarf, Carole. What is the new technique you have tried?
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Post by lyn on Oct 15, 2015 9:47:52 GMT
I like it! What were you thinking of adding?
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Post by carole aka craftywoman on Oct 15, 2015 13:42:26 GMT
not sure what to add - just wondered if it needed something else, the new technique was chopping holes in the silk gauze then felting the edges in - new to me :-) Oh the sparkle - I bought merino with sparkle added, made a lovely effect - this picture doesn't do the scarf justice - anyway it was my interview scarf today - so we'll see if the sparkle did it's magic :-)
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Post by Pandagirl on Oct 15, 2015 14:23:16 GMT
Beautiful scarf Carole and a cool technique. Good luck with the job!
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Post by carole aka craftywoman on Oct 15, 2015 15:02:34 GMT
my scarf worked - I've been offered the job - phew!!! now for a wee glass of vino :-) I may be onto to something with this scarf :-)
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Post by elizabeth on Oct 15, 2015 16:18:08 GMT
Congratulations!!!
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Post by MTRuth on Oct 15, 2015 16:19:13 GMT
Congrats on getting the job Carole, I'm sure the scarf made all the difference It's a lovely scarf and I like it the way it is.
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Post by Shepherdess on Oct 15, 2015 16:50:41 GMT
Everyone needs a lucky scarf, it is lovely. I hope you like enjoy your new job.
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