Botanical Printing on Fabric and Paper
Plant identification and collection
A course by Anabel Torres , Fashion Designer and Textile Artist
About the video: Plant identification and collection
Overview
“In this lesson I will explain some of the plant examples and the parts they can use for botanical printing. I will also talk about the responsible collection of leaves, their identification and the importance of verifying their toxicity and allergies. ”
In this video lesson Anabel Torres addresses the topic: Plant identification and collection, which is part of the Domestika online course: Botanical Printing on Fabric and Paper. Learn how to transfer textures and colors to create patterns with flowers and plants.
Partial transcription of the video
“PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND COLLECTION In this lesson, we'll talk about the plants and flowers that you can use for botanical printing. There are many kinds that you can use for this technique. However, not all of them work. It's always crucial to identify what you're going to use. I recommend always looking up their toxicity, handling, properties, and possible allergies. Understanding the nature around you and observing how it changes can be very rewarding for your work. The results will vary depending on the tree's health, the time of year, and the change of seasons. For instance, you'll usu...”
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Course summary for: Botanical Printing on Fabric and Paper
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Category
Craft -
Areas
Arts & Crafts, DIY, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Textile Dyeing, Textile Printing
Anabel Torres
A course by Anabel Torres
Anabel Torres has specialized in the dyeing of textiles using natural processes for over seven years, and through her brand Antesis, she designs and sells sustainably dyed items using natural pigments, as well as giving textile art workshops in Mexico City.
Her focus lies in studying and experimenting with colors that can be easily retrieved from the world around us—such as indigo, achiote, or cochineal—and is inspired by the textures that can be found in nature.
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