This short video shares the step by step process of creating and processing an eco bundle. Take your time laying out your onion skins or leaves and do make sure to roll and tie really tightly;. This creates good contact between the vegetation and fabric...
Time is precious for everyone and the more preparation you do in advance of an eco printing session the more you will accomplish. During this short video I share the questions that I ask myself to ensure I enjoy my hands on time in the...
As well as onion skins, this video shares some more of my top vegetation picks for those of you new to eco printing in the 'dirty pot without traditional powdered mordants. Click HERE or the image below to watch the video! ...
Eco printing is an amazing and transformative process and a brilliant way to up-cycle pre-loved clothing. Earlier this summer I found a beautiful silk gown with lace, beads and sequins in a charity shop so snapped it up before anyone else was tempted. I couldn’t...
Choosing a core when creating eco bundles is helpful but also fun! Different colours may be achieved by selecting different metals to use for this purpose. This short video explains more and shares some of my favourite options with you. Click HERE or the image below...
Cellulose fabric that is going to be printed in the 'dirty pot' without traditional powdered mordants needs a bit more preparation than protein. This short video gives you all the info you need to get it ready successfully. Click HERE or the image below to watch...
It's really important not to use commercial detergent when you are preparing any fabric for eco printing. In this short video I share my top advice for anyone wanting successful results from the 'dirty pot' without using traditional powdered mordants, even as a beginner! Click HERE...
Here are two ways of making homemade rust water (a substitute for powdered ferrous sulphate), a slower method for when you have more time and a faster one to use if you need it in a hurry. Click HERE or the image below to watch the...
Are you new to eco printing and interested in working without traditional powdered mordants in a health conscious and environmentally sustainable way? Rust water is your friend! This short video explains what it is and suggests ways to use it in the studio. Click HERE or...
Is it possible to achieve good prints on cellulose fabric in an environmentally mindful and health conscious way without using traditional powdered mordants? In this short video I answer one of the commonest questions that I get asked from those living in hot climates. Click HERE...