LEAF ECO-PRINTING IN PERU | ORGANIC COLOR | SILK WOOL | IRON & DYE BLANKET | RUSTY TIN CAN | TANNIN

Описание: Inspired by the dye plants of Peru, come explore how chilca leaves can make wonderful eco-prints on textile to create beautiful natural designs. Using the power of leaf tannin, see how a foraged rusty can or a vibrant cochineal dye blanket can enhance print results in magical ways. This tutorial will show how to eco-print with leaves on silk ribbon, as well as the results of using carrier & iron blankets on fabric (wool & silk) for inspiration to step into the natural printmaking world.

CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction - Eco-printing in Peru
1:30 Chilca leaf
3:06 Supplies
4:23 Rusty can bundle
5:53 Into the steam pot
7:32 Unbundling
8:45 Silk ribbon results
11:04 Different techniques
11:47 Eco-print result - PVC
12:46 Eco-print result - Iron blanket
13:26 Eco-print result - Cochineal blanket
15:03 Wrap up
15:17 Sneak peak of next tutorial
15:26 Blooper

SUPPLY LIST
Leaves (tannin rich) - chilca leaves shown in video
Fiber of choice - silk ribbon shown in video
Rusty can
Bowl
Scissors
String
Plastic bag or parchment paper for barrier
Pot with lid
Tongs
Optional additional supplies - Iron water, oak gall tannin, alum, cotton for dye & carrier blanket, cochineal, PVC pipe, wooden dowel

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Big thank you to Phyllis Obst in the dye studio and for the video shots!

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