Shibori Technique and Natural Dyeing

Fabric and mordant treatment

A course by Tatiana Polo Tsubouchi , Textile Artist

100% positive reviews (25)

2,008 students

Audio: Portuguese, English

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About the video: Fabric and mordant treatment

Overview

“In this class I will teach two forms of treatment, I will show you what materials and utensils you need to have on hand. After the treatments, the fabrics will be ready to receive interventions and will be ready to be dyed.”

In this video lesson Tatiana Polo Tsubouchi addresses the topic: Fabric and mordant treatment , which is part of the Domestika online course: Shibori Technique and Natural Dyeing. Immerse in the universe of natural dyeing & Shibori. Explore global practices, create vibrant samples, and master this ancient Japanese art form..

Partial transcription of the video

“In this class, I will treat fabrics. I already have the weight of the silk and cotton written down here. AND Now I'm going to do the calculation how much material do I need to treat each fabric. Let's remember that cotton fabric needs extra treatment to be able to match the color. Not silk, however. So the only thing that will differ in this case is that I need to do pre-treatment using soy milk to facilitate the presence of alum to bring the color to my fabric. So let's start by weighing the soy milk. I I have 75 grams of cotton. I will need a fifth of soy milk in relation to the weight of...”

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Course summary for: Shibori Technique and Natural Dyeing

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (25)
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

Tatiana Polo Tsubouchi

A course by Tatiana Polo Tsubouchi

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Textile Artist

Tati Polo is a Brazilian textile artist of Japanese and Bolivian descent, with a background in architecture and over 25 years of experience in the textile field. Her work focuses on painting, dyeing, and printing fabrics.

Tati has contributed to notable projects such as the Turn Project during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics and has apprenticed under a renowned kimono painting master in Japan.

Her approach blends traditional and sustainable techniques, reflecting her deep connection to the crafts of native peoples and her rich cultural heritage.