Are you new to the magical process of eco printing on paper in the 'dirty pot' without using traditional powdered mordants? Why not check out my step by step tutorial as I demonstrate how to transform paper into beautiful decorative cards using this simple process...
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...
Collaboration is always exciting. Since early during the first lockdown in 2020, I’ve been printing upholstery fabric for a selection of beautiful green wood furniture made by Cork based Alison Ospina. It always fascinated me how she and Jessica (who does the actual upholstery) select...
When felting on eco printed fabric, I always choose a stronger colour of fibre rather than a lighter colour. Sometimes I will use pieces of silk that I'm not happy with which do not have dramatic prints. The addition of darker, stronger colours in the...
Who says that the lining of a garment should not be just as beautiful as the outside? I created these stunning eco prints using cotinus coggygria (smoke bush) in the dirty pot and not to be bashful, but they make my heart sing. The wool...
Are you new to wet felt making sculptural forms around a resist and looking for a comprehensive guide with clear instructions about how to create a beautiful vessel? This long form video goes through all the necessary steps in real time to help you achieve...
Felt flowers are a wonderful use of small bits of fibre that you may have lying around from offcuts of other pieces. They can make beautiful, homemade gifts for friends or family members. You can use multiple different fibres and create dramatic colourful flowers, or using...
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of welcoming 6 international participants for the European CraftHub residency at Clasheen! The exchange of knowledge, friendship and ideas made our five days together fun, creative and very inspiring. We were totally blessed with the dynamic between everyone...
An oldie but a goldie! Sometimes it is nice to keep the natural colour of the wool, don’t you think? Below is a cuff I wet felted from merino using the Upwolfing technique. I made it several years ago and I still absolutely love wearing...
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...