Botanical Printing on Fabric and Paper
Introduction to washing and etching
A course by Anabel Torres , Fashion Designer and Textile Artist
About the video: Introduction to washing and etching
Overview
“In this lesson I will talk about the importance of weighing the fabric, identifying the material, washing it very well in hot water, and scrubbing if necessary. I will talk about the different types of mordants and their use throughout history, because they work and how important it is for me to find colors in the most sustainable and responsible way possible. ”
In this video lesson Anabel Torres addresses the topic: Introduction to washing and etching, 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
“INTRODUCTION TO WASHING AND ETCHING In this unit, we'll talk about the process you need to follow with your textiles and paper so that the color of your botanical prints is long-lasting and stable. First off, let's talk about the importance of washing and mordanting. Before printing with plants on textiles, you need to wash the fabric well. I like to do it before I cut it. You can do it on a machine or by hand. Use any kind of soap you have, like laundry detergent. If your fabric is raw, you'll need to go through a process known as scouring in order to remove the starch and chemicals natura...”
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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 been a specialist in natural textile dyes for the past seven years and, through her brand Antesis, she designs and sells sustainable items decorated with stunning organic colors, as well as offering textile art workshops across Mexico City.
Her focus is on studying and experimenting with colors that can be easily obtained from the world around us—such as indigo, annatto, and cochineal—and she draws inspiration from the textures found in nature.
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