Dyes, dyes, dyes
August 4, 2010
It really is a lot of fun to use natural dyes. Everytime I put the fabric in the dyepot there is a little leap of faith that it will work out as I hoped. Did I add enough onion skins? Did I soak or simmer it for long enough? What will happen if it was too long? These questions are usually followed by the thought "oooooh I wonder what colour it would give if I did that?" After all, some of the biggest mistakes have given unexpected, amazing results. Just think of penecillin- if not for poor scientific methods we might not have discovered penecillin at all!
I am currently playing with tie dyes, and getting some interesting patterns to come out. I am also experimenting with all the different colours I can get from onion skins- you would be surprised! Greens, pinks, soft browns to a bold golden brown, to a warm chocolate brown.
I have also gathered everything needed to start painting some designs onto the wraps, but a bit of experimentation is required first. I will keep you all posted with pictures of the results.
Wraps currently available:
Photos of each available wrap can be found on the products page.
A crimson tiedyed small wrap available it is quite a mysterious, illusive wrap to me. It won't give up all its secrets yet, and is a strong colour at the same time.
A lovely, gentle purple tiedyed wrap, in a small size. This is a soft, embracing wrap. There is depth and variety there, but it is quite happy to snug you and your baby, while still being seen. This may be the last of this kind of purple for awhile.
A warm brown wrap, in a small size, reminding me of milky hot chocolate. There are subtle textures, lighter and darker areas giving a depth and subtlety to this quiet, earthy wrap.
In the dyepot is a medium sized chocolate brown wrap, the personality of whom is waiting to be unfurled, I am expecting something warm, rich, and delicious.
I have plans for a red/ pink medium size, as well as a medium sized earthy green which will probably have subtle olive tones. If it goes the way I plan, this wrap will be painted with a whimsical golden brown, reminiscent of clear honey.
I am currently playing with tie dyes, and getting some interesting patterns to come out. I am also experimenting with all the different colours I can get from onion skins- you would be surprised! Greens, pinks, soft browns to a bold golden brown, to a warm chocolate brown.
I have also gathered everything needed to start painting some designs onto the wraps, but a bit of experimentation is required first. I will keep you all posted with pictures of the results.
Wraps currently available:
Photos of each available wrap can be found on the products page.
A crimson tiedyed small wrap available it is quite a mysterious, illusive wrap to me. It won't give up all its secrets yet, and is a strong colour at the same time.
A lovely, gentle purple tiedyed wrap, in a small size. This is a soft, embracing wrap. There is depth and variety there, but it is quite happy to snug you and your baby, while still being seen. This may be the last of this kind of purple for awhile.
A warm brown wrap, in a small size, reminding me of milky hot chocolate. There are subtle textures, lighter and darker areas giving a depth and subtlety to this quiet, earthy wrap.
In the dyepot is a medium sized chocolate brown wrap, the personality of whom is waiting to be unfurled, I am expecting something warm, rich, and delicious.
I have plans for a red/ pink medium size, as well as a medium sized earthy green which will probably have subtle olive tones. If it goes the way I plan, this wrap will be painted with a whimsical golden brown, reminiscent of clear honey.
Posted by claire lochrie.
