Fabric dyeing techniques tutorials

Easy Shibori Techniques to Try. DIY: How To Shibori Dye Tutorial

Following on from Part One last weekend, here is Part Two of our Shibori techniques tutorial. Remember to check the Organic Indigo Vat Tutorial to use in combination with these techniques. The first method I will show you is a traditional Japanese technique known as Itajme. This is the name given to a method of...

Dyeing Fabric with Fiber Reactive Dye - a Beginner's Guide. What you need to know to dye clothes or fabric with cold water dyes.

It's truly irresistible! What, you may ask? Resist dyeing of course! In surface-design lingo, a resist is a product or process that temporarily blocks fabrics ability to absorb another wet medium. There are many types

Interested in creating unique designs on fabric? How about trying Shibori tie-dyeing? Jean Boyd starts off the week with a list of what we need to get started.

Like me, you were probably captivated with tie-dye when you were a kid. Folding, tying knots, mixing colors and not knowing how it would turn out. This summer this childhood fascination resurfaced in the form of Japanese shibori. A trend that has popped up all over in fashion and home decor, indigo dyeing is everywhere … How To: Shibori Dyeing Techniques Read More »

Tie Dye Your Summer | Tie Dye Ombre Technique Step 1:Apply a line of dye along fabric edge. Step 2:Use a large wet paintbrush to brush dye upward on fabric. Step 3:Dip paintbrush in water and brush along edge of dye, pulling color upward to create a gradation of the original color. - created on 2015-06-15 11:37:26

I did have a question in one of my previous posts about what I do with all this dyed fabric! Well, I do like to have a wide selection of ...

Looking for a fun summer craft? Try dyeing dish towels using the ice dye method! Similar to tie dye but using powder fabric dye and ice. You create a marbled look that is so unique. Learn how to ice dye this summer!

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