Shibori Technique and Natural Dyeing

Natural Dyeing and Shibori Technique

“Here are 5 essential steps to completing the final project. The processes are not difficult, they are laborious. As you progress, you will become more familiar and incorporate what you have learned, everything will flow. The result is always worth it!

• 1. The checklist and organization are basic. Once this is done, define the use of your piece. An object to decorate, a small piece of art, something to wear, an accessory?
• 2. Fabric and accessories - Choose a light fabric, remembering that you will work with it twice. For accessories, I like 100% natural silk fabrics, they favor color, volume and are very light to put on the skin! But there are also very light cotton or linen fabrics, called cambrics. Check whether you are going to incorporate fasteners, ribbons or other elements into your work.
• 3. Definition of size, choice of formats - for seed tying, initially I do not suggest using beads or very large seeds, as there may be some deformation when removing the seed. In the course, the largest diameter of the bead I used is 8 cm. For the arashi technique, with pleating, remember that the fabric will “shrink”, which can decrease by up to 50%.
• 4. The creative moment - If you have done the proposed tasks, you have several samples at hand. Having these samples on hand will help you understand combinations, making it easier to put your ideas into practice, as you understand the difficulties and find solutions… Now you know the path to follow. Imagine other possibilities, draw, be inspired by other references.
• 5. Color extraction, dyeing, finishing - Pay attention to the treatment materials, dye extraction and everything related to this topic, as well as the time required for the steps. After dyeing, always rinse the fabric very well, removing excess color
(we say color bleeding). You can use a neutral detergent if you want to wash. It is essential that the fabric is completely dry, whether ironed or not, before removing threads and seeds. Once that's done, everything is ready to put the finishing touches on and the piece is ready!

Partial transcription of the video

“Thank you for getting here It will be a journey with many stages discoveries and revelations that bring a certain enchantment In the end, your resulting piece may be be a simple piece that you have chosen to use only one color or use just one of the shibori techniques no matter how simple it is will be the result of your experience of their interaction with the processes of this relationship that moment of your hand with your experience and interaction Within the color and shibori processes in each piece you create, your presence is also impregnated with its essence for you to organize your...”

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Course summary for: Shibori Technique and Natural Dyeing

• Level: Beginner
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• 2008 students
• 5 units
• 16 lessons (2h 17m)
• 10 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Fashion

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Jewelry Design, Textile Design, Textile Dyeing