Fabric Dyeing Techniques

Hand dye shibori

Create this fun fabric design using sharpies and rubbing alcohol

We love this photo strip from our Ice Dyeing Tutorial!

a little blog post with lots of pretty pictures…workshop and shop update rolled into one.

My newest art tool for painting, dyeing and rusting is my office stapler. Here I’ve used staples to rust silk – I stapled fabric, soaked it in vinegar and salt in a baggie and then BOOM, I got some great-looking marks! If I get little holes in the fabric or paper while taking the staples out, I can just use those hole as more design opportunities.

Dye Painting on quilted fabric.

This easy ice dye tutorial creates a fluid, organic pattern on a big piece of natural linen. If you've never dyed fabric before, it is super simple!

rust dyed textile - Little Seed Farm make patterns with the nails to create a print.

Use this ice dye technique to create a fluid, organic pattern on a large piece of natural linen.

Rust , Dyeing , Pattern and Texture Artist Study, with thanks to tracy mccabe stewart resources for art students CAPI ::: Create Art Portfolio Ideas at milliande.com, Art School Portfolio Work

I've received several emails requesting more information on how I dye fabrics. Let me preface this post, then, by disclaiming my expertise! I am by no means a chemist nor even a particularly well-schooled dyer. I have been dyeing by the seat of my pants for about 13 years, but I do end up liking…

Introduction to Eco-printing using natural products to create patterns and motif on fabric

This easy ice dye tutorial creates a fluid, organic pattern on a big piece of natural linen. If you've never dyed fabric before, it is super simple!

Looking to stir up a little fun in the kitchen? Try dyeing with resists from the kitchen! You can create many of the same effects as wax batik techniques using resists off your pantry shelf. Flour paste resist is one of the most popular of these dyeing techniques. Just mix plain flour with cold water in a 1-1 ratio, spread it on fabric, and let dry. Gently scrunch the fabric and then paint dye over it. Let dry completely, rinse out the paste, and machine wash. You can create similar fabric…

Handmade jewellery and textiles. Photos of inspiration and adventures.

I have tried this technique myself...amazing results however fabric almost unusable because of the deterioration in the rust marks :(