Who else loves a good splash of colour when creating new pieces? Below is a simple wet felted tote bag with silk circles and a leather shoulder strap (thanks Ken!). I made this piece years ago, and I think the colours are more in fashion...
One of my favourite trees to print with is the acer pseudoplatanus, also known as the sycamore tree. You can use them as young seedling leaves or older leaves and they give marvellous prints whilst using the dirty pot method. They also do not need...
What is nuno felting? Nuno felting is a technique where a small quantity of fibre is combined with fabric to create a strong and flexible felt. Mostly, nuno felting is used for wearable garments and accessories – wool and silk are usually the most popular components;...
When you are eco printing, do you ever cut your vegetation to create different shapes? Here I used sliced Euca. cordata leaf’s on an achiote (annatto) soaked lambswool wrap, the fabric was woven locally for me by Philip at Cushendale Woolen Mill. Why not try slicing...
I love working in colour too, it's not all about eco printing! Here’s an example to brighten your day, a small sculptural felt bag with plenty of texture. The fabric that I used to embelish this piece is called scrim and I added 3 felt...
Outerwear for a cool but bright spring day, sycamore printed Trailblazer Vest and Planetary Backpack worn with Woody lamb skin lined boots. Underneath I often layer an up-cycled T-shirt, wool long sleeved top and organic hemp Toaster Sweater (all eco printed) with an old pair...