26 Nov Eco Printing Hack: Tame Those Prickly Leaves!
Struggling with thorns piercing your fabric? Check out my simple PRO solution to this problem and don't let prickles ruin your eco printing projects! ...
Struggling with thorns piercing your fabric? Check out my simple PRO solution to this problem and don't let prickles ruin your eco printing projects! ...
Not all eucalyptus leaves print redโbut the right ones, used correctly, do. In this no-nonsense guide, I break down the essential steps to achieve rich, vibrant reds when eco printing with eucalyptus.Inside youโll discover: ๐ฟ My favourite eucalyptus varieties that produce reliable red prints ๐ฟ The ideal...
New to botanical printing? Uncover why the process you choose, steaming versus submersion matters more than you think! Click HERE or the image below to watch the video! ...
A question that I get asked repeatedly is how to achieve professional looking felt, felt that is well finished and will stand the test of time. If you are new to this exciting textile process please understand that it is a craft like any other....
Often it's not possible to complete a piece of felt in one day and new feltmakers are often anxious about whether they can just leave it overnight. During this short video I share how you can do this successfully so there is no need to...
I am frequently asked when is the best time to add embellishing fibres or prefelt to the surface of a felting project. Many people are anxious that these additions won't felt in and integrate with the base. Join me for this short video where I...
The next few days we are working hard behind the scenes to wrap up everything for the Eco Print & Wet Felt Launch! We will fill you all in soon but for the meantime...
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.ย 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...