ecoprinting Tag
08 Aug Bootcamp Day 1!
Are you all fired up because day 1 of the bootcamp has finally arrived? I know that I am and really look forward to sharing important techniques and tips with you so that you too can achieve the prints that you have been dreaming of! Today...
07 Aug Don’t miss out on Eco Printing GOLD!
If you're interested in learning more about how to achieve crisp and colourful eco prints on fabric in an environmentally mindful and health conscious way please don't forget to register for my FREE 'Eco Printing in the Dirty Pot' bootcamp, if you've not already done so!...
28 Jul Check out my new Pinterest account!
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...
14 Jul Eco Printing TIP time!
E.Cordata gives wonderful red prints in the ‘dirty pot’ but how do you identify the windfall leaves when they are mixed with other varieties? I have a lot of different varieties of eucalyptus in my garden and therefore the leaves can easily get mixed up. A...
30 Jun Eco Printing on Paper
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...
23 Jun Collaboration with Alison Ospina!
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...
16 Jun Beautiful on the inside, and out
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...
06 Jun CraftHub residency
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...
30 May Eco printing idea to consider!
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...