Eco printing technique with flowers and plants
Preparing Fiber for Dyeing: Scouring and Mordanting
A course by Amanda de Beaufort , Botanical dyer
About the video: Preparing Fiber for Dyeing: Scouring and Mordanting
Overview
“Learn the building block of creating long-lasting dyes. Scouring and mordanting will prepare your fabric to accept plant color. ”
In this video lesson Amanda de Beaufort addresses the topic: Preparing Fiber for Dyeing: Scouring and Mordanting, which is part of the Domestika online course: Eco printing technique with flowers and plants. Create beautiful and unique designs with eco printing and natural dyeing. Learn how to create a botanical pattern with flowers and plants..
Partial transcription of the video
“In the last lesson, we covered pattern and texture techniques. In this lesson, we're going to cover preparing the fiber. I'm going to throw a lot of numbers at you. Don't worry. You'll have a chance to look at the resource guide that will reference all these formulas that we talk about. So one of the first things you're going to do before you start dyeing is you're going to weigh your fiber, and you'll see a lot of this W-O-F when you look at recipes in books and online. And W-O-F is weigh your fiber dry. I'm using a food scale, which if you've never used one before, make sure you're using ...”
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Course summary for: Eco printing technique with flowers and plants
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, DIY, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Floral & Plant Design, Textile Design, Textile Dyeing, Textile Printing
Amanda de Beaufort
A course by Amanda de Beaufort
Amanda de Beaufort is a renowned botanical dyer, specializing in creating vibrant colors and patterns using plants and flowers. With a background in photography and printmaking, Amanda has spent the past six years exploring the captivating world of dyed plants, infusing her work with a unique blend of artistic vision and botanical expertise.
Throughout her career, Amanda has collaborated with various brands, including Anthropologie, Freeman's Sports Club, and Rag & Bone, creating one-of-a-kind items that merge her love for nature and design. Her work has gained recognition and has been featured in publications like Remodelista and Domino. Amanda's talent and dedication were further acknowledged when she became a finalist in the first edition of the Etsy Design Awards.
With Amanda de Beaufort as your guide, you'll benefit from her extensive knowledge and passion for botanical dyeing. Her expertise in eco-printing with flowers and plants will inspire you to explore the hidden potential of natural colors and textures. Join Amanda in this creative journey and unleash your own artistic expression using the captivating magic of botanical dyeing.
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