Thanks to good friend Paul for a box of gorgeous plums and my steam juicer, I’ve delicious fresh juice and about 14 portions of compote in the freezer! Yum. I've got this piece of equipment on the go practically round the clock now as my early...
Help please as I do some research! What are the top 1 or 2 challenges that you face when eco printing in the 'dirty pot' without traditional powdered mordants? If you have not eco printed before, please let me know what is the top concern...
Here is a thrifted wool beret eco printed in the microwave using dirty pot knowledge. The first two pics were taken against Kim Thittichai’s fabulous pink wall in the west of Ireland and the others when I returned to Clasheen. Thanks Kim for your wonderful hospitality and...
Eco printing work in progress….. using dirty pot knowledge to eco print a thrifted beret in the microwave. Check back later to see how this turned out. Please click HERE for my free ‘Upcycle your Clothing in the Dirty Pot Guide.’ [video width="720" height="1280" mp4="https://nicolabrown.ie/wp-content/uploads/Video-Clip-2025-07-28-10_42_03.mp4"][/video]...
Upcycled linen shirt eco printed in the dirty pot, before and after washing and ironing to finish! Does it look how you expected it to when you saw the rusty looking background colour in my previous post? Please click HERE if you'd like to try it yourself with...
Behind the scenes last week, eco printing a linen shirt for a friend using some of my favourite Rosebay willowherb (Chamaenerion angustifolium, aka fireweed) leaves. Wait until you see the washed out and finished garment. You may not quite believe the full transformation! Please click HERE for my...
Over 1.2 Million Views—A Heartfelt Thank You from My Studio in Rural Ireland If you’ve ever watched one of my YouTube videos—whether out of curiosity, for guidance or just to enjoy a peaceful moment of creative process—thank you a million times! A few days ago, my channel...
Have you been looking longingly at summer vegetation to use in the eco printing pot? If you’re like me and unexpectedly run out of time to print, did you know that I’ve a free ‘Saving Leaves’ guide that you might find helpful? It runs through different ways...
Gosh, what a busy time it’s been—between extra travel to help care for Mum, a power cut (hello, no Wi-Fi!), and several full-on weeding sessions, things have been non-stop here at Clasheen! Despite the chaos, I managed to finish my latest Donna Jenna Sweater using eco...
It’s here!, has just gone live. If you’ve been curious about printing your own yarn using the dirty pot method, this is your invitation to jump right in.The illustrated step-by-step tutorial, condensed print-friendly version and downloadable checklist are all ready and waiting for you! Just...