I couldn't stop pinching myself yesterday when I discovered that over 1,000 eco printers have downloaded my Eco Printing in the ‘Dirty Pot’ eBook! It’s wonderful to see so many feltmakers and eco printers transforming new and upcycled fabric into beautiful, nature-inspired art without the need for traditional...
Are you new to eco printing in the ‘dirty pot’ and feeling overwhelmed? Don't worry, everyone has to start somewhere! Take things one step at a time and if you're struggling to get consistent results remember, it's all about finding the right balance of plants,...
Are you interested in wet felting, eco printing, foraging, homestead, natural inspiration, up-cycling, developing a craft business and sustainable textiles in general? You may not be aware, but I have created a new Pinterest account where you can find plenty of pins regarding all of the...
Blackberry or bramble leaves are great to use when eco printing as they create beautiful prints. You can use both the tougher, older leaves and the young, light green leaves. The flexible stems create stunning purple prints in the dirty pot. They make the most...
The same felt vessel, before and after eco printing in the dirty pot! Which do you prefer? The white vessel has an elegant simplicity about it, it looks more pure. The raised details and texture are definitely more evident before printing. I love how the eco printed...
I love how beautifully onion skins release their colour on protein based fabrics when eco printing in the dirty pot without traditional powered mordants. This does not mean that this 12.5 momme silk satin scarf isn’t washable or colourfast, it is. The colours achieved have a...
Hi everyone, greetings from rural Ireland. My name is Nicola Brown and three words describe what I do; simple, natural, crafted. In essence I use leaves, bark, seed pods and onion skins to create lasting print and colour on handmade felt, natural fabrics and up-cycled...
Happy New Year from Clasheen, woof from Pip! 2020 and 2021 saw so many changes at home and worldwide that it is impossible to document them here, I am not even going to try. Suffice to say that since COVID-19 became a pandemic my business moved...